CS/SM1 81 mm self-propelled rapid mortar
NORINCO - China
Based on our combat proven 81 mm rapid mortar system, NORINCO presents this new 81 mm self-propelled rapid mortar system.
By mounting the whole 81 mm rapid mortar on a 4x4 high mobility vehicle,
CS/SM1 provides superior lethelity and mobility in quick assault
operations.
The main role of the 81 mm self-propelled mortar is to suppress and
neutralize targets impeding motorized infantry troops. It can also
execute smoke blinding, incendiary and illuminating operations.
Specifications
Caliber: 81.4 mm
Ammunition: 81 mm rapid mortar HE bomb
Combat weight: 4.8 t
Maximum road speed: 100 km/h
Cruising range: 550 km
Ammunition capacity: 64 rds
Maximum firing range: 6200 m
Minimum firing range: 800 m
Elevation: -1° to +85°
Traverse: 360°
Feed: 4-round clip
Maximum rate of fire: 4 rds (one clip)/2s
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ReplyDelete"Based on our combat proven 81 mm rapid mortar system" - ?You are from Soviet Union?
It`s based on 2B9 Vasilek (Cornflower) - an automatic 82 mm gun-mortar developed in the Soviet Union in the 1970s and used in Afghanistan by Soviet units.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/ru/7/7f/Миномёт_2Б9_%22Василёк%22_на_МТ-ЛБ.jpg