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HM 16larger figure on 1 of 1
RM-38larger figure on 0 of 1
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Mass
Single source138.5 kg[source]
combat
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | HM 16 | RM-38 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mortar[source] | Infantry mortar[source] |
| Place of origin | Iran[source] | Soviet Union[source] |
| Used by | See users[source] | Soviet Union[source] |
| Wars | Sudanese civil war (2023–present)[source] | World War II[source] |
combat: 12.1 kg (27 lb)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source10 rounds per minute[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source96 m/s (310 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Manufacturer | Defense Industries Organization[source] | — |
|---|
| Elevation | 45° to 85°[source] | 45° or 75°. 82° on some models[source] |
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| Traverse | 360°[source] | 6°[source] |
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| Shell | — | 0.85 kg (1 lb 14 oz)[source] |
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| Breech | — | muzzle loaded[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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