82-BM-36
The M-36 or 82-BM-36 (батальонный миномёт) is a Soviet 82 millimeter calibre mortar. The design of the M-36 is closely based on the earlier French Brandt mle 27/31 mortar with Russian modifications. The main difference between the 82-BM-36 and the later 82-BM-37 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.
Also recorded as 82 mm mortar M-36 · 82 mm mortar BM-36 · BM-36 · PM-36
82-BM-36
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- Name
- 82 mm M1936 Battalion Mortar
- Field
- 82 mm mortar
- Region
- Soviet Union
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The M-36 or 82-BM-36 (батальонный миномёт) is a Soviet 82 millimeter calibre mortar. The design of the M-36 is closely based on the earlier French Brandt mle 27/31 mortar with Russian modifications. The main difference between the 82-BM-36 and the later 82-BM-37 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.
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Overview
Overview
The German designation for captured M-36 mortars was 8.2 cm GrW 274/1(r). The M-36 could fire German 81 mm ammunition but range and accuracy suffered.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — 82 mm M1936 Battalion Mortar • Origin — Soviet Union • Type — Infantry mortar • Is Ranged — yes • Is Artillery — yes • Used By — Soviet Union • Wars — World War II Korean War • Weight — 62 kg • Part Length — 1.22 m • Cartridge — 3.35 kg • Caliber — 82 mm • Rate — 25 -30 rpm • Velocity — 202 m/s • Max Range — 3 km • Elevation — +45° to +85° • Traverse — 6° to 11° variable with elevation
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- 1.Rottman, Gordon L. Korean War Order of Battle: United States, United Nations, and Communist Ground, Naval, and Air Forces, 1950-1953. Praeger. 198. December 2002. 978-0-275-97835-8.
- 2.Chamberlain, Peter. Mortars and rockets. Arco Pub. Co. 28. 1975. 0668038179.
- 3.Bishop, Chris, The Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War II, Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. (2002), , p. 192
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