81mm L16 mortar

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 of light infantry, air assault, and airborne units across the entire front of a battalion zone of influence.[1][2]

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

Warsaw Pact countries and China use a similar 82 mm caliber for the same purpose.[2]

References

  1. "81mm mortar bomb". BAE Systems | United Kingdom. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
  2. 1 2 "81mm, 82 mm & 120 mm Medium and Heavy Mortars". GICHD. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
  3. "mke ut1". Archived from the original on 2020-11-12. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
  4. "MKEK – Mechanical and Chemical Industry Company". mkek.gov.tr. Archived from the original on 2020-11-12. Retrieved 2020-12-08.

See also

  • Category:81mm mortars
  • Category:82 mm artillery
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