Soltam K6

120 mm

The M120 is a heavy mortar and is, however, used primarily by the armed forces of Egypt, Morocco, China from the U.S..

Technology

The M120 Mortar is available in two different variations:

  • The M120 Tampella
  • M120 and the "R".

Both modifications consist of the same basic components:

  • The tube,
  • The bipod with roller carriage or Erdsporen,
  • The ball socket (Traverse ) or base plate,
  • The panoramic periscope
  • And the Festlegekollimator.

Use in the Bundeswehr

The M120 is used in the army for fire support. Here, the mortar has distinguished itself with its minimum firing range of 200 meters, making this itself is very close to be used in combat areas. Furthermore, the mortar gun to function both as a wolf gl, but also on the tank as M113 mortar.

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