M74
120 mm mortar M74
A smooth-bore 120 mm mortar for fire support within infantry units, firing at high elevations from 45° to 85°, comprising barrel with breechblock, base plate, bipod support, sighting device, undercarriage and a weapon set of tools, spares and accessories.
Also written: 120
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Specification
| Caliber | 120 mm |
|---|---|
| Length of barrel with breechblock | 1692 mm |
| Mass of weapon in travelling position | 219 kg |
| Mass of weapon in combat position | 120 kg |
| Vertical field of action | 45° ÷ 85° |
| Horizontal field of action, without shifting of bipod | left 3°, right 3° |
| Horizontal field of action, with shifting of bipod | 360° all around |
| Rate of fire | 12 shells/min |
| Maximum range with LTF mine 120 mm M62P8 | 6440 m |
| Minimum range | 250 m |
| Maximum barrel pressure | < 835 bar |
| Sighting device | NSB-4 |
| Number of operators | 1+4 |
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