M-4 Commando Mortar

The M-4 Commando Mortar also known as a Patrol Mortar is a lightweight 60 mm commando mortar manufactured by Denel Land Systems.

Description
As with other mortars of this type it is intended for rapid use over short ranges as a fire support weapon. It has a lanyard operated trigger mechanism in the breech which allows it to be carried loaded with a bomb, unlike other mortars that have fixed firing pins. The lack of a bipod means it is not as accurate as a conventional mortar and is unsuitable for sustained fire use. The sighting system incorporated in the handle consists of a pair of curved spirit levels one to indicate that it upright in the lateral plane and the other indicates the range with a charge table. Beta lights illuminate the sight for night use.

Ammunition
It uses the M-61 series of bombs in High Explosive, Smoke, Illumination and Practice versions.

Users

 * 🇨🇴 Colombia - Colombian Army
 * 🇿🇦 South Africa - South African Army

Specifications

 * Type: Muzzle loading mortar
 * Calibre: 60 mm
 * Mass: Total 7.2 kg - Barrel 3.2 kg - Breech 0.9 kg - Baseplate 1.9 kg - Sight/handle - 1.1 kg
 * Barrel length: 650 mm
 * Traverse: 300 mil
 * Elevation: 710 to 1510 mil
 * Muzzle velocity: 171 m/s
 * Range: 100 m minimum - 2100 m maximum