82-PM-37

82-PM-37
Image: 82-PM-37 (RIA Novosti)
Year1937
Weapon TypeMedium Battalion Mortar
Origin & DesignerRussia/Szayrin
Numbers Produced165.556
Crew7 (Squad NCO, Two Gunners, Two Loaders & Two Ammunition Bearers)
Calibre82mm
Elevation45+ to +85°
Traverse[@turret_traverse]
Breech[@breech]
Recoil[@recoil]
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Carriage[@carriage]
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield[@gun_shield]
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length1.320mm
Overall Length[@length]
Width[@width]
Height[@height]
Weight57.34 kg
Round Weight3.4 kg
Muzzle Velocity202 m/s
Feed[@feed]
Magazine Capacity[@magazine_capacity]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Rate of Fire[@rate_of_fire]
Maximum Rate of Fire25 r.p.m.
Maximum Ceiling[@maximum_ceiling]
Maximum Ground Range[@maximum_ground_range]
Maximum Range3.100m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe PM-37 (Batalionniy Minomet) was a copy of the Brandt mortar. It differed from the French weapon by having recoil springs to reduce stress on the bi-pod, which allowed for more accurate firing and also had a circular base plate. It was issued to mortar companies at battalion level.