82-BM-37 explained

82 mm M1937 Battalion Mortar
Origin:Soviet Union
Type:Infantry mortar
Is Ranged:yes
Is Artillery:yes
Service:1937-Present
Used By:Soviet Union
Wars:World War II
Kosovo War
Korean War[1]
Vietnam War
Uganda-Tanzania War[2]
Afghan Wars[3]
Gulf War
Syrian Civil War
Russo-Ukrainian War[4]
Weight:56kg (123lb)
Part Length:1.22m (04feet)
Cartridge Weight:3.05kg (06.72lb)
Caliber:82mm
Rate:25–30 rpm
Velocity:211m/s
Max Range:3040m (9,970feet)
Elevation:+45° to +75°
Traverse:6° to 15°

The M-37 or 82-BM-37 (батальонный миномёт, battalion mortar) is a Soviet 82 millimeter calibre mortar designed by B.I. Shavyrin and accepted into service in 1937. The design of the M-37 is based on the earlier French Brandt mle 27/31 mortar with Russian modifications.[5] The main difference between the 82-PM-37 and the earlier 82-PM-36 was the adoption of a round base plate, revised traverse/elevation controls, simplified sights and spring-loaded shock absorbers on the bi-pod to reduce the amount of relaying needed between shots. It was designed to be able to fire western 81 mm captured ammunition whilst not permitting the enemy the same advantage[6] The German designation for captured M-37 mortars was 8.2 cm GrW 274/2(r).[7]

The M-37M is an improved version with a lighter base plate and a device to prevent double loading.[8]

It was produced in China by Norinco as the Type 53,[9] in Egypt by the Helwan Machine Tools Company as the Model 69 and in Bulgaria by Arsenal as the M-82 Mod 1937.

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  2. Web site: WWII weapons in Tanzania. 24 November 2017. 1 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20171220082555/https://wwiiafterwwii.wordpress.com/2017/11/24/wwii-weapons-in-tanzania/. 20 December 2017. live.
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  4. Book: Raising Red Flags: An Examination of Arms & Munitions in the Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine, 2014. Jonathan. Ferguson. N.R.. Jenzen-Jones. 978-0-9924624-3-7. November 2014. Armament Research Services. Research Report 3. 50. 1 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20141201185108/http://armamentresearch.com/Uploads/Research%20Report%20No.%203%20-%20Raising%20Red%20Flags.pdf. 1 December 2014. live.
  5. Bishop, Chris, The Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War II, Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. (2002),, p. 192
  6. Encyclopedia: 82 mm M-37 mortar. Jane's Infantry Weapons 2002–2003. 3692–3693. 2001.
  7. Book: Chamberlain, Peter. Mortars and rockets. 1975. Arco Pub. Co. 29. Gander, Terry. 0-668-03817-9. New York. 2067459.
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  9. Encyclopedia: 82 mm Type 53 mortar. Jane's Infantry Weapons 1992–1993. 1391. 1992.
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  18. Book: North Korea Country Handbook 1997, Appendix A: Equipment Recognition. 82mm M-37 mortar. A-90. US Department of Defense. 1 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304111733/http://fas.org/nuke/guide/dprk/nkor.pdf. 4 March 2016. live.
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