81mm mortar
The L16A2 81mm mortar is a Battlegroup level indirect fire weapon which is capable of providing accurate high explosive, smoke and illuminating rounds out to a maximum range of 5650m.
The L16A2 81mm mortar is a Battlegroup level indirect fire weapon which is capable of providing accurate high explosive, smoke and illuminating rounds out to a maximum range of 5650m.
The mortar platoon, in mechanised and armoured infantry battalions, are mounted in and fire from armoured personnel carriers, increasing mobility and enabling rapid disengagement and movement to new fire positions.
| Calibre | 81mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 35.3kg (in action) |
| Barrel length | 1280mm |
| Muzzle velocity | 225m/s |
| Maximum range | 5,650m |
| Rate of fire | 15 rounds per minute |
| Bomb weight | 4.2kg |
