HM 16
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| HM 16 120 mm Mortar | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Mortar |
| Place of origin |  Iran |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Iran |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Defense Industries Organization |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 138.5 kg |
| Barrel length | 1726 mm |
| Crew | 3 |
| Caliber | 120 mm |
| Elevation | 45° to 85° |
| Traverse | 360° |
| Rate of fire | 10 rounds per minute |
| Maximum firing range | 7200 m |
The AMIG HM 16 Hadid is an Iranian unlicensed copy of the Israeli Soltam K6 120 mm mortar.[1] It is manufactured by the Ammunition & Metallurgy Industries Group, part of Iran's Defense Industries Organization. It is a smoothbore and barrel-loading mortar with 360° field of firing and can be taken apart and carried by infantry.[2]
 120mm HM-16 |
Under the "Hadid" line, Iran also produces 60 mm and 81 mm mortars.[1]
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References[edit]
- ^ a b "Iranian Mortars". www.pmulcahy.com.
- ^ http://mindexcenter.ir/product/120-mm-mortar-launcher
- ^ a b Christopher Harmer (August 16, 2012). "Threat and Response: Israeli Missile Defense" (PDF). Institute for the Study of War.
- ^ "Iraq: Turning a blind eye: The arming of the Popular Mobilization Units" (PDF). Amnesty International. 5 January 2017.
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