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M79 Yugoslavian 82mm Recoilless Gun

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M79 Yugoslavian 82mm Recoilless Gun
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Basic Information
Name
M79 Yugoslavian 82mm Recoilless Gun
Designation
M79
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
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Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
1970
Description

The 82 mm round with TG81 (HE shell) is intended for annihilation of the enemy live force and armament in bunkers or fortified buildings at distances of up to 1000 m.

Ground Specifications
Crew 4
Variants
B-10 RUSSIAN TOWED SYSTEM FROM WHICH THE M79 WAS DERIVED.
TYPE 65 CHINESE VARIANT WEIGHS 28.2 KG (WITH TRIPOD BUT WITHOUT WHEELS). THE GUN USES THE TYPE 69 COMBINATION SIGHT AND FIRES A MIX OF AMMUNITION INCLUDING THE TYPE 65 HEAT ROUND.
TYPE 65-1 CHINESE VARIANT WITH A TWO-PIECE GUN TUBE FOR LONG DISTANCE DISMOUNTED CARRY. ESTIMATED WEIGHT IS STILL 28.2 KG.
BST CROATIAN VERSION OF M79 USES THE CN-5 OPTICAL DAYSIGHT.
System
Alternative Designations INA
Proliferation 4 countries
Crew 4
Weight Firing (kg) 30
Length Travel (m) 1.79
Rifling Yes
Feed Breech load
Breech Mechanism Type Horizontally Hinged
Emplacement Time (min) 1
Fire from Inside Building No
Ammunition
M79
Caliber(mm) 82
Type HEAT
Max Eff Range, Day (m) 670
Max Eff Range, Night (m) 670
Penetration (mm) 350, C
Penetration after ERA (mm) INA
Penetration Concrete (m) INA
Penetration Brick (m) INA
Penetration Earth (m) INA
Muzzle Velocity (m/s) 322
Length (mm) INA
Weight (Kg) 4.87
Type 65
Caliber(mm) 82
Type HEAT
Max Eff Range, Day (m) 670
Max Eff Range, Night (m) 670
Penetration (mm) 380, C
Penetration after ERA (mm) INA
Penetration Concrete (m) INA
Penetration Brick (m) INA
Penetration Earth (m) INA
Muzzle Velocity (m/s) 340
Length (mm) INA
Weight (Kg) INA
M81
Caliber(mm) 82
Type Frag HE
Max Eff Range, Day (m) 1000
Max Eff Range, Night (m) 2700
Casualty Radius (sq.m) INA
Muzzle Velocity (m/s) 320
Length (mm) INA
Weight (Kg) INA
Other Ammunition
Description OTHER AMMUNITION TYPES: O-881 HE, BK-881/BK-881M HEAT.
Sights
Name ON M72B
Type Optical
Sight Range Direct (m) 1000
Sight Range Indirect (m) 2700
Night Sights 2 gen II
Image Sources
Notes https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:TBs_M-79.jpg;
Details
Country of Origin Other
Category Recoilless Guns
Land > Infantry Weapons > Recoilless Guns
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
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Width
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Height
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Weight
30 kg
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