KM-8 Gran
KM-8 Gran, (КМ-8 "Грань" - "Borderline"), is a Russian 120mm guided mortar weapon system. It uses the Malakhit semi-active laser guidance fire control system to perform top attacks, and is able to attack moving and stationary targets. Several mortars using this system can fire simultaneously without interfering with each other.
KM-8 Gran
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- KM-8 GRAN
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- mortar ammunition
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- Russia
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The system uses common data for targets spaced at up to 300m. Gran projectiles can be fired from smoothbore and rifled mortars.
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Key facts
• Name — KM-8 GRAN • Type — Precision-guided mortar projectile • Origin — Russian Federation • Is Ranged — Yes • Is Explosive — Yes • Is Vehicle — Yes • Is Missile — Yes • Service — 2022 • Used By — Russian Federation • Wars — Russo-Ukrainian War • Manufacturer — KBP Instrument Design Bureau • Production Date — 2022 • Caliber — 120 mm • Filling — Blast fragmentation • Guidance — Semi-active laser homing
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- 1.Russian troops use Gran, Kitolov guided projectiles in Ukraine — source.
- 2.Gran 120-mm shell with semi-active laser guidance.
- 3.KM-8 Gran Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- 4.Anthony G Williams. Mortar Ammunition Across the Globe. India Armament Systems Forum. April 2016.
- 5.KBP Instrument Design Bureau. «GRAN» KM-8 Guided Weapon System for 120mm Mortars.
- 6.Final Report Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- 7.KM-8 Retrieved 4 July 2018.
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