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 5,650m.
The Mortar Platoon in mechanised and armoured infantry battalions are mounted in and fire from its Armoured Personnel Carrier, increasing its mobility, and enabling rapid disengagement and movement to another site.
81mm Mortar
| Calibre |
81 mm |
| Weight |
35.3 kg (in action) |
| Barrel length |
1,280 mm |
| Muzzle velocity |
225 m/s |
| Maximum range |
5,650 m (HE) |
| Rate of fire |
15 rounds per minute |
| Bomb weight |
4.2 kg (HE L3682) |