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2B23 (Nona-M1) Russian 120mm Towed Mortar

2B23 Nona M-1

Towed Mortar
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Basic Information
Name
2B23 (Nona-M1) Russian 120mm Towed Mortar
Designation
2B23 Nona M-1
Alternate Designation
2B23 Nona M-1
Equipment Type
Towed Mortar
Manufacturer
TSNIItochmash JSC
Date of Introduction
1980
Description

The 2B23 (Nona-M1) Russian 120mm Towed Mortar can fire the mortar ammunition 3OF74 high explosive projectile, used with the 3VOF119 propelling charge. This mortar ammunition is claimed to be twice as effective as current 120 mm mortar bombs and is capable of producing a crater 4.1 m to 4.5 m in diameter to a depth of 1.1 m to 1.6 m depending on soil conditions. It is possible to use the whole range of 120 mm mortar bombs and projectiles. The 2B23 NONA-M 120mm mortar system can be carried by any military vehicle or a light tactical vehicle. I disassembled it can be carried by all means of transportation including horses, camels, and by crew members. In towed position, the vehicle which tows the mortar can run at a maximum speed of 80km/h maximum.

System
Alternate Designation 2B23 Nona M-1
Type Towed Mortar
Caliber 120 mm
Manufacturer TSNIItochmash JSC
Elevation , Without Bipod (Wheeled) +42° to +66° (+747 mils to +1,173 mils)
Elevation, With Bipod +42° to +85°(+747 mils to +1,511 mils)
Traverse ±8° (± 142 mils)
Rate of Fire, Rifled Projectiles 9 rpm
Rate of Fire, Mortar Bombs 11 rpm
Operating Temperature –50°C to +50°C
Maximum Range, HE/Frag Bomb 7,154 m
Minimum Range, HE/Frag Bomb 195 m
Maximum Range, HE/Frag Rifled Projectile 8,835 m
Minimum Range, HE/Frag Rifled Projectile 1,700 m
Maximum Range, HE-RAP 12,800 m
Minimum Range, HE-RAP INA
Dimensions
Length 2.61 m
Width 2.12 m
Height 3.70 m
Weight, Travel Configuration 507 kg
Weight, Deployed 415 kg
Details
Country of Origin Russia
Category Non-Self Propelled Mortar Systems
Land > Infantry Weapons > Non-Self Propelled Mortar Systems
Filter Label
2
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
2.61 m
Width
2.12 m
Height
3.7 m
Weight
507 kg
Operators (4)
Russia
Ukraine
Belarus
CFE Treaty
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