W86 (Type W86) Chinese 120mm Towed Mortar

The W86 (Type W86) Chinese 120mm Towed Mortar was developed to replace the Type 55 mortar. The Type 86 (W86) is a 120mm smoothbore that is lighter and more modern than its predecessor. It has a recoil buffer that is wrapped around the barrel. A conventional bi-pod and triangular baseplate are available. During travel, a small two-wheel carriage is used to transport the Type 86, which is towed by its muzzle. Although the Type 86 can be disassembled into several pieces, it is far too heavy to be considered man-portable. The two-wheel carriage allows it to be towed by troops into position and over long distances by lightweight vehicles.