60 mm noiseless mortar GNM-60

The GNM-60 is a 60mm noise reduced mortar designed for special forces and tactical groups for concealed operations. It allows troops to fire while maintaining concealment. The weapon can be operated by a single individual. The mortar is made by STC Delta.[1][2][3]

Technical details

Due to the special design of mortar and grenades, the system is relatively light, allowing for easy transport. Its muzzle-loaded system enables conventional operations without additional training.

60 mm noiseless mortar GNM-60
60 mm noiseless mortar GNM-60

Technical specification

  • Caliber - 60 mm (2.4 in)
  • Barrel length - 395 mm (15.6 in)
  • Weight - 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)
  • Elevation
    • Min - 30°
    • Max - 85°
  • Range of fire - 450 m (490 yd)
  • Rate of fire - 25-30 rounds/min
  • Noise level - 69 db
  • Life expectancy - 5,000 rounds
  • Shell weight - 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)
  • Effective casualty radius - 25 m (27 yd)

References

  1. ↑ GNM-60 Mortar on geo-army.ge (georgian)
  2. ↑ "Eurosatory 2018: Georgian company Delta unveils GNM-60 60mm mortar | Eurosatory 2018 Official News Online | Defence security military exhibition 2018 daily news category".
  3. ↑ http://delta.gov.ge/file/2016/10/artillery.compressed.pdf
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