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XM25 CDTE
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XM25CDTE

Standalone Grenade Launchers · United States · 2010
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XM25CDTE

XM25 CDTE
XM25 CDTE Photo: Photo Courtesy of PEO Soldier · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
75
Lethality
80
Accuracy
85
Capacity
60
Rate of Fire
50
Ammunition Versatility
70
Portability
40
Reliability
30
Ergonomics
55
Cost-Effectiveness
20
Origin United States
ManufacturerAlliant Techsystems
CategoryStandalone Grenade Launchers
EraModern Era
In service2010
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
63
Standalone Grenade Launchers MASS Rating
3/6
Modern Era
19/71
All-Time
Standalone Grenade Launchers · 10 axes scored
Range
75
Lethality
80
Accuracy
85
Capacity
60
Rate of Fire
50
Ammunition Versatility
70
Portability
40
Reliability
30
Ergonomics
55
Cost-Effectiveness
20
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the standalone grenade launchers category.
01 / Overview
XM25 CDTE
Prime contractor
Production
2010–
Unit Price (current)
$48.0K↗ 48% inflation · 2010→2025
Original Price
$32.5K (2010)
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS · MODERN ERA
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$48.0K
Original: $32.5K (2010)
Inflation: +%48
63
standalone grenade launchers category
ⓘ 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 TypeBullpup grenade launcher
  • Service Entry Year2010
  • Weight6.35 kg
  • Calibre25 mm
  • In ServiceNo
◈Operation5MOD.5
  • Action TypeGas operated semi-automatic
  • Crew1
  • Shoulder-FiredYes
  • Reload TypeDetachable box magazine
  • Sight TypeThermal, optical, laser rangefinder, ballistic computer
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity210 m/s
  • Effective Range600 m
  • Maximum Range1,000 m
  • Projectile Weight270 g
◇Warhead & Effect5MOD.5
  • Warhead TypeHEAB, Thermobaric, Flechette, Armor Piercing, Non-lethal
  • Penetration (RHA)50 mm
  • Blast / Lethal Radius6 m
  • HE RoundYes
  • Thermobaric RoundYes
◆Ammunition2MOD.2
  • Ammunition Types25x40mm grenade
  • Magazine / Drum Capacity5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 2001First deployment: War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
  2. 2010Production started
16
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
XM25 CDTE · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
A portable rocket or missile launcher designed to be operated by a single soldier from the shoulder.
A munition utilizing atmospheric oxygen to generate a high-temperature explosion and prolonged blast wave, effective against enclosed targets.
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