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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
Type 87 grenade launcher
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1988–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS · COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
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
◎General5MOD.5
- Weapon Typeautomatic grenade launcher
- Service Entry Year1996
- Weight12 kg
- Calibre35 mm
- In ServiceYes
◈Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeAir cooling, gas-operated (direct impingement)
- Reload Typedrum magazine
- Sight TypeIron sights; 3x magnification optic; Optic mounting rail for night vision or thermal sight
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity190 m/s
- Effective Range600 m
- Maximum Range1,750 m
- Rate of Fire325
◇Ammunition2MOD.2
- Ammunition Types35×32mmSR high‑velocity grenades
- Magazine / Drum Capacity6
◆Production2MOD.2
- Operators12
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1987Entered service
- 1988Production started
38
years in service
12
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries12country
05 / MASS Score
STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS RANKING Standalone Grenade Launchers · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
13STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS5COLD WAR · STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS182PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA · ALL WEAPONS58PERFORMANCE/PRICE · STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theStandalone Grenade Launcherscategory.
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