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The M252 is an adaptation of the British 81mm L16A2 mortar developed in the 1950s. [4] It entered service with the U.S. Army and replaced the previous 81 mm M29 mortar in 1987. It was adopted due to the extended range (4,500 to 5,650 m (4,920 to 6,180 yd)) and enhanced lethality. In the U.S. it is produced by Watervliet Arsenal.
MKEK 81mm UT1 [8] Turkey: Modern 71 2 81 MKEK 81mm NT1 [9] Turkey: Modern 58 85 81 M1 United States: World War II: 61.5 81 M29 United States: Cold War: 55.1 81 M252 United States: Modern 41.3 81 M-81 mortar Poland: Modern 81 FMK-2 LR Argentina: Cold War / Modern 81 E-44 Greece: Modern 81 M936 AGR Brazil: Modern 61.71 81.2 Stokes 3 inch Mortar ...
81mm L16 mortar. An 81-mm mortar is a medium-weight mortar. It is a smooth-bore, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon used for long-range indirect fire support of light infantry, air assault, and airborne units across the entire front of a battalion zone of influence. [1] [2] Many countries use or have used an 81-mm mortar in their armed ...
The L16 81mm mortar is a British and Canadian standard mortar used by the Canadian Army, British Army, and many other armed forces. It originated as a joint design by the UK and Canada. The version produced and used by Australia is named the F2 81mm Mortar; the U.S. armed forces version is the M252.
The M29 is an American-produced 81 millimeter mortar.It began replacing the M1 mortar in U.S. service in 1952 being lighter and with greater range. It was subsequently replaced by the M252 mortar in 1987.
In addition, indirect fire is provided by the M320 grenade launcher in fireteams, M224A1 60 mm mortar in companies, and M252 81 mm mortar in battalions. The M2 .50 caliber heavy machine gun and MK19 automatic grenade launcher (40 mm) are available for use by dismounted infantry, though they are more commonly vehicle-mounted.
M252 United States: Mortar: 81mm 80 units received from USA as military aid. [73] m/41D
L16 81mm mortar; Ordnance ML 4.2 inch mortar; 120 mm E1 light mortar; 81 mm mortars for infantry; 160 mm mortars in reserve; Howitzers. 105/37 mm Indian field gun; 155/39mm Haubits FH77; 155/45mm Dhanush howitzer; 155/39mm M777 howitzer; 155/52mm Advanced towed artillery gun system; 122 mm howitzer 2A18 (D-30) 155/45mm Bharat 45; 155/52mm ...