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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
SB LAG 40
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS · COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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
◎General4MOD.4
- Weapon TypeAutomatic grenade launcher
- Weight34 kg
- Calibre40 mm
- In ServiceYes
◈Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeRecoil operated, roller locked
- Single-Use / DisposableNo
- Shoulder-FiredNo
- Reload TypeBelt-fed
- Sight TypeLeaf sight
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity240 m/s
- Rate of Fire3
◇Warhead & Effect5MOD.5
- Warhead Type40x53mmSR
- HE RoundYes
- HEAT RoundNo
- Tandem ChargeNo
- Thermobaric RoundNo
◆Ammunition1MOD.1
- Ammunition Types40x53mmSR
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1984Production started
- 1990Entered service
42
years in service
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
05 / MASS Score
STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS RANKING Standalone Grenade Launchers · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
22STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS8COLD WAR · STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS64SPAIN · ALL WEAPONS31PERFORMANCE/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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