120-HM-38

120-HM-38
Image: 120-PM-38 (Red Army Photo)
YearOctober 1939
Weapon TypeHeavy Regimental Mortar
Origin & DesignerRussia/Shavyrina
Numbers Produced46.600
Crew6
Calibre120mm
Elevation+45 to +84°
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 Length1.862mm
Overall Length[@length]
Width[@width]
Height[@height]
WeightWeight in Traction: 447.6 kg
Weight in Action: 280.1 kg
Round Weight16 kg
Muzzle Velocity272 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 Fire12 r.p.m.
Maximum Ceiling[@maximum_ceiling]
Maximum Ground Range[@maximum_ground_range]
Maximum Range6000m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Traction[@traction]
Variants120-PM 43: New shock absorber.
NotesThe PM-38 (Polkovoi Minomet) was a heavy mortar which was issued to provide infantry units with heavy fire support. It was a scaled up version of the lighter 82mm mortar and could fire a heavy bomb at a range of 6000m. It was transported on a similar limber as the 107mm mortar and could be found at battalion and regimental level.