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At a glance
HM 16larger figure on 3 of 3
M6 mortarlarger figure on 0 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
overall
Single source977 millimetres (3 ft 2.5 in) overall[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Configuration
| Specification | HM 16 | M6 mortar |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mortar[source] | Light mortar[source] |
| Place of origin | Iran[source] | Austria[source] |
| Used by | See users[source] | See M6 mortar#Users[source] |
| Wars | Sudanese civil war (2023–present)[source] | War in Afghanistan (2001-2021)[source] |
| Manufacturer | Defense Industries Organization[source] | Hirtenberger[source] |
| Elevation | 45° to 85°[source] | — |
| Traverse | 360°[source] | — |
| Designer | — | Hirtenberger[source] |
| Action | — | Muzzle loading[source] |
| Feed system | — | Manual[source] |
| Sights | — | Bubble sight[source] |
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