MilitaryL16
Artillery Systemconfirmed
The L16 81mm mortar is a British and Canadian standard mortar used by the Canadian Army, British Army, and many other armed forces. It originated as a joint design by the UK and Canada. The U.S. armed forces version is the M252.
Specifications
| Type | Artillery System |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Royal Ordnance (barrel and bipod) |
| Introduced | 1965 |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 35.3 kg |
| Range | 5.67 km |
| Crew | 3 |
| Caliber | 81 mm |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | |
| India | — | |
| United Kingdom | — | confirmed |
| Japan | 656 | confirmed |
| Brazil | MOR 81mm | confirmed |
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