The Yugoslavian 60mm M57 Mortar[2] was generally based on the design of the US 60mm M2 Mortar. Currently, the M57 Mortar is produced by the Serbian company PPT Namenska,[3] and is still used by the 72nd Brigade for Special Operations of the Serbian Armed Forces.[4][5]
| M57 60mm Mortar | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Mortar |
| Place of origin |  Yugoslavia |
| Service history | |
| Wars | South African Border War Yugoslav Wars Second Liberian Civil War Northern Mali conflict[1] |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Military Technical Institute |
| Manufacturer | PPT Namenska |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 19.7 kg |
| Crew | 3 |
| Caliber | 60 millimetres (2.4 in) |
| Rate of fire | 25-30 rpm |
| Maximum firing range | 2537m with mortar shell M73 |
| Feed system | manual |
| Sights | NSB-1 |
Purpose
The M57 60mm mortar is intended to provide fire support on short ranges. It is capable of eliminating live forces, firing posts and machine gun nests.
Ammunition
HE Mortar Shell[6]
- 60 mm HE Mortar Shell M73 P4
- 60 mm HE Mortar Shell M73 P3
Smoke Mortar Shell[7]
- 60 mm Smoke Mortar Shell M73P2
- 60 mm High-Smoke Mortar Shell M93
Illuminating Mortar Shell[8]
- 60 mm Illuminating Mortar Shell M67P2
Operators
Armenia[9]
Bosnia and Herzegovina[citation needed]
Liberia[10]
Mali[1]
North Macedonia[citation needed]
Namibia[citation needed]
Serbia
Ukraine:[11] one shown in a video in use by Ukrainian fighters.
References
See also
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