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Panzerfaust 30
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Panzerfaust30

Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · Germany · 1942
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Panzerfaust30

Panzerfaust 30
Panzerfaust 30 Photo: MKFI · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Penetration
30
Effective Range
25
Lethality
35
Accuracy
20
Warhead Versatility
15
Reload Speed
40
Portability
85
Reliability
70
Low Backblast
90
Cost-Effectiveness
95
Origin Germany
CategoryRocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG)
EraWorld War II
In service1942–1945
Operators8 countries
Quantity8,254,300
Data Quality88%
42
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) MASS Rating
5/5
World War II
37/39
All-Time
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · 10 axes scored
Penetration
30
Effective Range
25
Lethality
35
Accuracy
20
Warhead Versatility
15
Reload Speed
40
Portability
85
Reliability
70
Low Backblast
90
Cost-Effectiveness
95
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the rocket-propelled grenades (rpg) category.
01 / Overview
Panzerfaust 30
Country
Production
1942–1945
Quantity
8,254,300
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ROCKET-PROPELLED GRENADES (RPG) · WORLD WAR II
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
42
rocket-propelled grenades (rpg) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the rocket-propelled grenades (rpg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Weapon Typerecoilless launcher
  • Service Entry Year1943
  • Weight5.1 kg
  • Calibre44 mm
  • In ServiceYes
◈Operation6MOD.6
▣Performance6MOD.6
  • Muzzle Velocity30 m/s
  • Effective Range30 m
  • Maximum Range30 m
  • Minimum Arming Range0 m
  • Rate of Fire1
  • Projectile Weight400 g
◇Warhead & Effect7MOD.7
◆Ammunition2MOD.2
  • Ammunition TypesHEAT
  • Magazine / Drum Capacity1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1942Production started
  2. 1943Entered service
  3. 1945Production ended
84
years in service
3
years in production
8,254,300
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 8 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
05 / MASS Score
ROCKET-PROPELLED GRENADES (RPG) RANKING Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · World War II
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
High-explosive anti-tank round fired from underbarrel grenade launchers, designed to penetrate armored targets using a shaped charge warhead.
A portable rocket or missile launcher designed to be operated by a single soldier from the shoulder.
A single-use or disposable underbarrel grenade launcher is a type that is intended to be used once and then discarded, often due to its low cost or limited functionality.
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