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TYPE 90 (W90) 60MM MORTAR

NORINCO introduced a new 60mm mortar design known as Type 90 (W90) in the early 1990s. The mortar features a much heavier combat weight to achieve longer firing range. However, the weapon failed to meet the PLA requirements and did not enter service.

SPECIFICATIONS

Calibre: 60mm
Barrel length: 1,300mm
Weight: (combat) 21.5kg
Projectile weight: 2.3kg
Rate of fire: 30 rds/min
Muzzle velocity: 265m/s
Fire range: 130 ~ 5,700m
Gun elevation: 40~85 degree
Azimuth: +/-3.5 degree
Crew: 5~7
Ammunition: HE, HE blastings, illuminating, incendiary, smoke

This page was last updated 16 April 06