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120-PM-43 mortarlarger figure on 3 of 3
M6 mortarlarger figure on 0 of 3
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Measured figures
overall
Single source977 millimetres (3 ft 2.5 in) overall[source]
Configuration
| Specification | 120-PM-43 mortar | M6 mortar |
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| Type | Mortar[source] | Light mortar[source] |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union[source] | Austria[source] |
| In service | 1943-present[source] | — |
| Used by | Soviet Union[source] | See M6 mortar#Users[source] |
| Wars |
Frag-HE & HE
Single source272 m/s (890 ft/s) Frag-HE & HE[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Eastern Front (World War II) Korean War Vietnam War Cambodian Civil War Rhodesian Bush War Portuguese Colonial War Lebanese Civil War Soviet–Afghan War Gulf War South Sudanese Civil War[source]
War in Afghanistan (2001-2021)[source] |
| Manufacturer | Uralmash[source] | Hirtenberger[source] |
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| Breech | muzzle loaded[source] | — |
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| Elevation | +45° to +80°[source] | — |
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| Designer | — | Hirtenberger[source] |
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| Action | — | Muzzle loading[source] |
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| Feed system | — | Manual[source] |
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| Sights | — | Bubble sight[source] |
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| Role | — | 60 mm lightweight infantry mortar made[source] |
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| Source measurement | — | The mortar is of traditional design with a smoothbore barrel, round baseplate (350 mm diameter), bipod and sight unit and is generally available in three different ballistical barrel lengths, which is usually stated in the model's name:[source]M6 mortar · Models; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage 640 mm[source]M6 mortar · Models; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage 895 mm[source]M6 mortar · Models; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage 1000 mm[source]M6 mortar · Models; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum rate of fire with all models is 30 bombs per minute, when loaded by two people alternately, or 12 bombs per minute, when loaded by only one person. Naturally, the maximum ranges differ depending on the ballistic barrel length and the maximal allowed charges.[source]M6 mortar · Models; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage For all three ballistic barrel lengths a conversion kit is available to fire the mortar in a handheld mode (without bipod and sight) as a commando mortar . The conversion kit contains a small round basepiece, an alternate, slightly bigger rectangular basepiece for soft ground, a carrying belt, an aiming device to set the firing range and a handgrip with a trigger, which has a safety device, so that the commando mortar may be carried with a bomb inside the barrel. Commando versions are called M6C and are portable by one person. With these versions, the operation is restricted to a maximum operating gas pressure of 300 bar. This limits the mortars to using charge 3 as a maximum; however, it is recommended not to go above charge 2 due to precision (therefore the aiming device is for charge 0, charge 1 and charge 2 only).[source]M6 mortar · Models; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage ILL-VIS Mk2, visible spectrum illumination bomb, 350.000 candela for 35 seconds[source]M6 mortar · Models; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage ILL-IR Mk2, infrared spectrum illumination bomb, 35 seconds duration[source]M6 mortar · Models; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage All ranges stated below are measured with Hirtenbergen 60 mm HE Mk2, but all types of 60 mm mortar bombs may be fired from the mortars.[source]M6 mortar · Models; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Overall length: 825 mm[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6C-640T; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Weight: 6.2 kg[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6C-640T; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Weight with backpack (2.2 kg) and bag for auxiliaries (2.8 kg): 11.2 kg[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6C-640T; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum range with charge 2: 1,384 m[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6C-640T; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum range with charge 3: 1,921 m[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6C-640T; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Firing with the 640 mm barrel is limited to a maximum operating gas pressure of 550 bar, thus limiting the use to charge 5. The British Army dismounted platoons currently have a M6-640 as part of their weaponry. This however is being reviewed.[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-640; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Bipod weight: 9.3 kg (H: 12.5 kg)[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-640; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Baseplate weight: 4.8 kg (H: 4.7 kg)[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-640; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Barrel weight: 4.5 kg (H: 4.6 kg)[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-640; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Total weight: 18.6 kg (H: 21.8 kg)[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-640; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Barrel length: 722 mm (H: 729 mm)[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-640; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum range with charge 0: 464 m[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-640; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum range with charge 5: 2,872 m[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-640; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The Hirtenberger M6-895 60 mm mortar was procured as an urgent operational requirement (UOR) for the British Army . It can be fired in both the direct-lay and indirect fire role at a rate of 1–12 rounds a minute and can be operated in the hand held mode. The mortar replaced the L9A1 51 mm Light Mortar due to greater availability of ammunition suppliers for the 60 mm calibre.[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-895; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Barrel weight: 5.4 kg (H: 5.5 kg)[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-895; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Total weight: 19.5 kg (H: 22.7 kg)[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-895; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Barrel length: 977 mm (H: 984 mm)[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-895; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum range with charge 0: 561 m[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-895; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum range with charge 2: 1,524 m[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-895; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum range with charge 3: 2,100 m[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-895; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum range with charge 5: 3,154 m[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-895; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum range with charge 6: 3,610 m[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-895; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Barrel weight: 5.8 kg (H: 5.9 kg)[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-1000; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Total weight: 19.9 kg (H: 23.1 kg)[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-1000; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Barrel length: 1082 mm (H: 1089 mm)[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-1000; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum range with charge 0: 579 m[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-1000; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum range with charge 2: 1,710 m[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-1000; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum range with charge 3: 2,401 m[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-1000; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum range with charge 5: 3,365 m[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-1000; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum range with charge 6: 3,933 m[source]M6 mortar · Models / M6(H)-1000; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage |
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