Infantry Small Arms / The Warfighter

TDA 81mm

Infantry Medium Mortar [ 1961 ]

The French Army TDA 81mm of the 1960s has been modernized into the LC, LL, and LLR type field systems.

Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 02/04/2019 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com | The following text is exclusive to this site.

GO TO SPECIFICATIONS [+]

Advertisements

As with other military powers of the world during the Cold War period (1947-1991), the French Army moved to adopt a new light infantry-level field mortar in 81mm caliber, this becoming the "TDA 81mm". The series was taken into service in 1961 and has been progressively modernized throughout the subsequent decades (the LLR 81mm is its most modern form). The light infantry mortar fulfills the role of in-direct ranged fire support for infantry actions on the ground, capable of engaging foes without actually seeing them. The complete system encompasses the launch tube, optics set, baseplate and supporting bipod. Rate-of-fire reaches up to 20 rounds-per-minute and range is out to 3,400 yards from the point of launch. The typical operating crew numbers four personnel.

The TDA 81mm is cleared to fire High-Explosive, illumination, smoke and White Phosphorous (practice) projectiles. Total system weight is 43 kilograms with the launch tube being 14.4kg, the base plate weighing 14.9kg and the bipod weighing 12.2kg.

The French and South African armies both utilize the TDA 81mm series family of light mortars. In the latter it is designated as the M-3.©MilitaryFactory.com

Note: The above text is EXCLUSIVE to the site www.MilitaryFactory.com. It is the product of many hours of research and work made possible with the help of contributors, veterans, insiders, and topic specialists. If you happen upon this text anywhere else on the internet or in print, please let us know at MilitaryFactory AT gmail DOT com so that we may take appropriate action against the offender / offending site and continue to protect this original work.

Specifications

Service Year

1961

Origin

France

Classification

Infantry Medium Mortar

State Factories - France / South Africa

(View other Arms-Related Manufacturers)

France; South Africa

(OPERATORS list includes past, present, and future operators when applicable)

✓ Fire Support
Capable of suppressing enemy elements at range through direct or in-direct fire.

Overall Length

1,640 mm
64.57 in

Barrel Length

1,640 mm
64.57 in

Empty Wgt

99.65 lb
45.20 kg

Sights

Integrated Optics Set.

Action

Manual Operation

(Material presented above is for historical and entertainment value and should not be construed as usable for hardware restoration, maintenance, or general operation - always consult official manufacturer sources for such information)

Caliber(s)*

81mm

Sample Visuals**

Graphical image of an infantry mortar projectile / shell

Rounds / Feed

Single-Shot; Reusable Launch Tube

*May not represent an exhuastive list; calibers are model-specific dependent, always consult official manufacturer sources.
**Graphics not to actual size; not all cartridges may be represented visually; graphics intended for general reference only.

Max Eff.Range

10,170 ft
(3,100 m | 3,390 yd)

Rate-of-Fire

16
rds/min

TDA 81mm - Base Series Designation; model of 1961.

LC 81mm - Lightweight, short barrel variant

LL 81mm - Long barrel variant

LLR 81mm - Paratrooper model of 1997; long barrel variant with reinforcement applied for long term use.

M-3 - South African Army Designation

Military lapel ribbon for the American Civil War

Military lapel ribbon for pioneering aircraft

Military lapel ribbon for the Korean War

Military lapel ribbon representing modern aircraft

Military lapel ribbon for the Ukranian-Russian War

Military lapel ribbon for the Vietnam War

Military lapel ribbon for the World War 1

Military lapel ribbon for the World War 2

Ribbon graphics not necessarily indicative of actual historical campaign ribbons. Ribbons are clickable to their respective campaigns / operations.

Advertisements

Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Cookies

2023 Military Pay Chart Military Ranks DoD Dictionary Conversion Calculators Military Alphabet Code Military Map Symbols

The "Military Factory" name and MilitaryFactory.com logo are registered ® U.S. trademarks protected by all applicable domestic and international intellectual property laws. All written content, illustrations, and photography are unique to this website (unless where indicated) and not for reuse/reproduction in any form. Material presented throughout this website is for historical and entertainment value only and should not to be construed as usable for hardware restoration, maintenance, or general operation. We do not sell any of the items showcased on this site. Please direct all other inquiries to militaryfactory AT gmail.com. No A.I. was used in the generation of this content; site is 100% curated by humans.

Part of a network of sites that includes GlobalFirepower, a data-driven property used in ranking the top military powers of the world, WDMMA.org (World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft), WDMMW.org (World Directory of Modern Military Warships), SR71blackbird.org, detailing the history of the world's most iconic spyplane, and MilitaryRibbons.info, cataloguing military medals and ribbons.

View day-by-day actions of the American Civil War with CivilWarTimeline.net. View day-by-day actions of World War II with SecondWorldWarHistory.com.

©2023 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • Content ©2003-2023 (20yrs)