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At a glance
HM 16larger figure on 0 of 3
Soltam M-66larger figure on 3 of 3
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]
Mass
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | HM 16 | Soltam M-66 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mortar[source] | Mortar[source] |
| Place of origin | Iran[source] | Israel[source] |
| Used by | See users[source] | See operators[source] |
| Wars | Sudanese civil war (2023–present)[source] | Six-Day War Yom Kippur War Lebanese Civil War 1978 South Lebanon conflict 1982 Lebanon War South Lebanon conflict (1985–2000)[source] |
225–341 kg (496–752 lb)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source10 rounds per minute[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] | Soltam[source] |
|---|
| Elevation | 45° to 85°[source] | +30° to +80°[source] |
|---|
| Traverse | 360°[source] | -20° to +20°[source] |
|---|
| Designer | — | Vammas[source] |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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