Pindad Mo-3 Mortar Explained

Pindad Mo-3 mortar
Origin:Indonesia
Type:Mortar
Is Ranged:yes
Is Artillery:yes
Service:2000–present
Used By:Indonesian Army
Indonesian Marine Corps
Indonesian Air Force
Wars:Counter-insurgency in Aceh
Counter-insurgency in Maluku
Papua conflict
Operation Madago Raya
Operation Cartenz's Peace
Manufacturer:Pindad
Weight:41.3kg (91.1lb)
Length:50 in (127 cm)
Part Length:1.27m (04.17feet)
Crew:5
Caliber:81mm
Rate:8–16 rpm sustained
20–30 rpm in exceptional circumstances and for short periods
Range:HE: 91–5,935 m
(99–6,490.6 yd)
Feed:muzzle-loaded
Elevation:45°–85.2°
Traverse:5.6°

The Pindad MO-3 81 mm medium weight mortar is an Indonesian-designed[1] smooth bore, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon used for long-range indirect fire support to light infantry, air assault, and airborne units across the entire front of a battalion zone of influence. In the Indonesian Army and Indonesian Marine Corps, it is normally deployed in the mortar platoon of an infantry battalion.

References

  1. Web site: PT. Pindad (Persero) - Mo-3 Kal. 81 mm.