HM 16
Iranian 120mm mortar
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The AMIG HM 16 Hadid is an Iranian mortar. It is manufactured by the Ammunition & Metallurgy Industries Group, part of Iran's Defense Industries Organization. It is a smoothbore and barrel-loading mortar with 360° field of firing and can be taken apart and carried by infantry.[2]
| External image | |
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| 120mm HM-16 |
| HM 16 120 mm Mortar | |
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_(024).jpg) This image likely shows an HM 16 mortar. | |
| Type | Mortar |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See users |
| Wars | Sudanese civil war (2023–present)[1] |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Defense Industries Organization |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 138.5 kg |
| Barrel length | 1726 mm |
| Crew | 3 |
| Caliber | 120 mm |
| Elevation | 45° to 85° |
| Traverse | 360° |
| Rate of fire | 10 rounds per minute |
| Maximum firing range | 7200 m |
Under the "Hadid" line, Iran also produces 60 mm and 81 mm mortars.[3]
