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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the standalone grenade launchers category.
01 / Overview
Rifleman's Assault Weapon
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1990–1996
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS · COLD WAR
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the standalone grenade launchers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Weapon Typeclose-support rocket-propelled grenade
- Service Entry Year1990
- Weight4.7 kg
- Calibre140 mm
- Length305 mm
- In ServiceYes
◈Performance3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity173 m/s
- Effective Range300 m
- Maximum Range1,500 m
▣Warhead & Effect3MOD.3
- Warhead Typehigh explosive squash head (HESH)
- Penetration (RHA)200 mm
- HE RoundYes
◇Ammunition1MOD.1
- Ammunition Types140‑mm rocket‑propelled spherical munition
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1990Production started
- 1996Production ended
36
years in service
6
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS RANKING Standalone Grenade Launchers · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
52STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS21COLD WAR · STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS1912UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS3PERFORMANCE/PRICE · STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theStandalone Grenade Launcherscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
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