Type 87 mortar explained

Type 87
Type:	Mortar
Origin:	China
Is Artillery:	yes
Used By:	See users
Designer:	Norinco
Design Date:	1987
Manufacturer:	Norinco
Mass:	27kg (without sight)
Length:	1400mm
Caliber:	82 mm
Rate:	20 rounds/min
Range:	120 m to 5.6 km (standard rounds), 6 km (special rounds)
Feed:	manual
Elevation:	+45 to +85°
Traverse:	4° left and right
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The Type 87 82mm Mortar is a Chinese infantry mortar developed by Norinco in 1987. It is a replacement for the older Type 67 82mm mortar used at the battalion level. An 81 mm version called the W87 was also developed for export markets.

Variants

• Type 87: basic model 82 mm.
• W87: 81mm caliber model for export.
• The Type 87 mortar is also used on the YW304 variant of the Type 85 AFV^[1]

Operators

• Bangladesh^[2]
• China^[3]

References

1. Encyclopedia: 10 October 2001. Jane's Armour and Artillery 2001–2002. NORINCO Type 85 armoured personnel carrier. Christopher F.. Foss.
2. International Institute for Strategic Studies . International Institute for Strategic Studies . 2020 . Chapter Six: Asia . The Military Balance . 120 . 1 . 254 . 10.1080/04597222.2020.1707967.
3. International Institute for Strategic Studies . International Institute for Strategic Studies . 2020 . Chapter Six: Asia . The Military Balance . 120 . 1 . 261 . 10.1080/04597222.2020.1707967.