Infantry Small Arms / The Warfighter

Ordnance L9A1 51mm

Platoon-Level Light Mortar [ 1988 ]

The L9 51mm light mortar system succeeded the aging line of 2-inch mortars used by the British Army during the fighting days of World War 2.

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Specifications

Service Year

1988

Origin

United Kingdom

Classification

Platoon-Level Light Mortar

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United Kingdom

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

Overall Length

700 mm
27.56 in

Barrel Length

700 mm
27.56 in

Empty Wgt

13.82 lb
6.27 kg

Sights

Integrated.

Action

Manually-Operated

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Caliber(s)*

51mm

Sample Visuals**

Graphical image of an infantry mortar projectile / shell

Rounds / Feed

Single-Shot; Reusable Launch Tube.

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**Graphics not to actual size; not all cartridges may be represented visually; graphics intended for general reference only.

Max Eff.Range

2,460 ft
(750 m | 820 yd)

Rate-of-Fire

8
rds/min

L9 - Base Series Designation

L9A1 - Formal designation

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