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At a glance
HM 16larger figure on 2 of 2
Type 89 grenade discharger (China)larger figure on 0 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Configuration
| Specification | HM 16 | Type 89 grenade discharger (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mortar[source] | Mortar / grenade discharger[source] |
| Place of origin | Iran[source] | China[source] |
| Used by | See users[source] | China[source] |
| Wars | Sudanese civil war (2023–present)[source] | — |
| Manufacturer |
Rate of fire
Single source10 rounds per minute[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source100 m/s[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Defense Industries Organization[source] |
| — |
| Elevation | 45° to 85°[source] | — |
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| Traverse | 360°[source] | — |
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| Cartridge | — | 50 mm grenade[source] |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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