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81mm mortar

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An 81 mm mortar is a medium-weight mortar. It is a smooth-bore, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon used for long-range indirect fire support to light infantry, air assault, and airborne units across the entire front of a battalion zone of influence.

Many countries use or used an 81 mm mortar in their armed forces. Examples are:

  • Finland – 81 KRH 71 Y
  • Germany - Granatwerfer 34
  • Italy – Mortaio da 81/14 Modello 35
  • Myanmar – BA-90 mortar
  • United Kingdom – L16 81mm mortar
  • United States – M252 mortar
  • Pakistan Army – 81 mm Mortar
  • References

    81mm mortar Wikipedia