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The 2S12 "Sani" (GRAU index 2S12) is a 120 mm heavy mortar system used by the Russian Army and other former Soviet states. [3] First fielded in 1981, the 2S12 is a continued development on the towed mortars first used in World War II .
The Soltam K6 is a 120 mm (4.75 inch) mortar that was developed by Soltam Systems of Israel. It is the long-range version of the Soltam K5 [1] and has replaced older systems, such as the 107-millimetre (4.2 in) M30, in several armies, including the United States Army. It is much lighter than the M30, has a greater range, and can sustain a rate ...
The Soltam M-65 is a 120 mm mortar that was developed by Tampella in 1953 via introduction of new baseplate for 120 Krh/40 invented by Hans Otto Donner. In 1960s Soltam Systems of Israel bought a license. The mortar system comes in two versions, a standard mortar and a long-range version. [1]
2S39 "Magnolia" (Russian: 2С39 «Магнолия»; "Magnolia") is a Russian self-propelled 120 mm mortar system developed for the Russian Armed Forces by Burevestnik. TASS first reported on the project in November 2017. [1] Magnolia developed for units deployed in the Far North.
Like its predecessors (2S9 and 2S31), it is a hybrid of a howitzer and a mortar that lacks a direct NATO counterpart. The gun can deliver both direct and indirect fire. It can fire special 120 mm rifled rounds, developed for Russian mortar systems, such as the previous 2S9 Nona-S, and any 120 mm mortar bombs. [6]
KM-8 Gran, (КМ-8 "Грань" - "Borderline"), is a Russian 120mm guided mortar weapon system. It uses the Malakhit semi-active laser guidance fire control system to perform top attacks, and is able to attack moving and stationary targets.
The 2R2M (Rifled Recoiled Mounted Mortar) is a vehicle-mounted, rifled 120 mm heavy mortar produced by Thales of France. It is derived from the MO-120-RT towed mortar. The 2R2M is in service with 5 nations. The US Marine Corps field-tested a mortar system derived from the 2R2M in the early 2000's under the project names Dragon Fire and Dragon ...
The 2S9 utilizes a 120 mm 2A51 mortar with a 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) barrel. The weapon is actually a hybrid of a mortar and howitzer, being an unconventional design that lacks a direct NATO counterpart. It is a rifled, breech-loaded weapon capable of firing HE (high explosive), white phosphorus and smoke rounds, as well as laser-guided munitions ...