Description
Description
Mortars are light weight weapon of infantry close support, designed for annihilation of manpower, destroying of firing points during artillery preparation of attack and for defense of a supported unit. They are particularly effective on intersected and hilly terrains where the enemy may be hidden by a natural barrier. Mortars can effectively open breaches in wire barriers or mine fields, demolishing lighter fortifications and remove top soil covers over heavy bunkers. Mortars are also well suited for combat against mechanized units, by destroying their infantry. They are also suitable for making of smoke screen and for target illumination at night.
Specifications
| Caliber | 81.4 mm |
| Length of the tube with stand | 1324 mm |
| Mass of weapons in combat position | 45 kg |
| The angle of fire | 45°- 85° |
| Horizontal field of action: | |
| – without moving the stand | left 3°, right 3° |
| – with displacement rack | 360° |
| Rate of fire | 20 – 25 rds/min |
| Max. range (with the shell HE M72P1) | 4943 m |
| Min. range | 88 m |
| MAX pressure in the tube | <610 bar |
| Sight | NSB-3 |
| Number of operators | 4 |
