81mm HE Mortar Bomb AR-M81

High-Explosive

The 81-mm High-Explosive mortar bomb AR-M81 is intended for effective engagement of troops, shelters and light-armoured targets. The ammunition is intended for use with 81-mm smooth-bore mortars including the following:
· M1
· M29
· M252
· L16A1 and L16A2
· Hirtenberger M8-111
· Hirtenberger M8-211

The ammunition is safe in storage and handling and insures reliable operation of the mortar systems in all weather conditions.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

BASIC CHARACTERISTICS: – – –
Caliber: 81mm
Maximum Effective Range: 5700 meters
Operational Temperature Range: -50 to +50°C
Shelf Life: 10 years
ELEMENTS OF MORTAR BOMB: – – – 
Fuze: M-6H, AR-MDH or AR-787
Body:  Cast Iron
Explosive Filling: TNT
Number of Charges: 1 + 6 Increment Charges
BALLISTIC DATA: – – –
Muzzle Velocity (max):  296 m/s
Maximum Pressure (max): 800 kgf/cm2
TECHNICAL DATA: – – –
Length of Mortar Bomb:  300 mm
Weight of Mortar Bomb: 1.6 kg
Weight of Explosive Charge: 0.2 kg
Average Number of Fragments: 500 pcs.
FUZE: The Mortar Bomb can be fitted with the following fuzes:
M-6H: Point-Detonating Fuze
AR-MDH: Point-Detonating, Distance-Armed Fuze
AR-787: Proximity, Distance-Armed Fuze

PACKING

PACKING: – – – 
Number of Mortar Bombs in one Case: 10 mortar bombs in a wooden case
Case Dimensions: 420x400x200 mm.
Case Gross Weight: 25 kg.
Case Volume:  0.034 cubic meters

Other Mortar Types

COMPATIBLE Mortar Launchers: 

  • M1

  • M29

  • M252

  • L16A1 and L16A2

  • Hirtenberger M8-111

  • Hirtenberger M8-211