2B11
The 2B11 is a 120 mm mortar developed by the Soviet Union in 1981 and subsequently fielded in the Soviet Army. The basic design for the 2B11 was taken from the classic Model 1943 120 mm mortar, and incorporated changes to make the mortar less heavy.[2] Is a part of the 2S12 Sani.
| 2B11 | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Mortar |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1981–present |
| Wars | Soviet–Afghan War[1] |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1981 |
| Manufacturer | Motovilikhinskiye Zavody Special Engineering and Metallurgy JSC |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 210 kg (460 lb) |
| Crew | 5 |
| Shell | HE, smoke, illuminating and incendiary |
| Caliber | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Carriage | 2F510 2x1 wheeled transport chassis, GAZ-66 4×4 truck (prime mover) |
| Elevation | 45–80° |
| Traverse | ±5° (without bipod repositioning) |
| Rate of fire | 15 rounds per minute |
| Effective firing range | Minimum: 0.46 km (0.29 mi) Maximum: 7.18 km (4.46 mi) |
| Sights | MPM-44M |
The 2B11 has proliferated to other countries primarily as result of the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Operators
Map with 2B11 operators in blue and former operators in red
Current operators
Former operators
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See also
- Cardom 120 mm recoil mortar system
- Soltam K6 120 mm mortar
- Soltam M-65 120 mm mortar
- 120 KRH 92 120 mm mortar
- 120mm M2 RAIADO 120 mm mortar
- 2S12 Sani 120 mm mortar
- Mortier 120mm Rayé Tracté Modèle F1 120 mm mortar
Notes
- Campbell, David (30 Nov 2017). Soviet Paratrooper vs Mujahideen Fighter: Afghanistan 1979–89. Combat 29. Osprey Publishing. p. 19. ISBN 9781472817648.
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- International Institute for Strategic Studies (February 2016). The Military Balance 2016. 116. Routlegde. p. 342. ISBN 9781857438352.
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