Mortar Systems Become More Mobile and Effective

摘要

In the past, most mobile mortars were mounted in the rear of tracked and wheeled armoured personnel carriers (APC), fired through the open roof hatches with manual traverse and elevation. Many users are now fitting the platform with an onboard fire control system (FCS) coupled to a land navigation system (LNS) to enable targets to be engaged more rapidly and with greater accuracy. Other developments, especially for larger calibre 120 mm mortars, include power traverse and elevation and a load assist device. Additionally, modern 4×4 vehicles can be equipped with mortar systems, including turret-mounted mortars.