Successful passage of state tests of the modern 82-mm mortar “UPIK 82” confirmed the effectiveness of the new barrel processing technology, high wear resistance and significant advantages of the tactical and technical characteristics of the mortar before the existing Soviet counterparts.
82-mm caliber mortar is designed to perform fire tasks from direct fire damage to live and enemy objects at a distance of up to 4.1 km. The mortar is brake up of and carried by the squad of four persons in special package.
-maximal with long-range charge: 4,100
-maximal with full hay charge: 3,216
-minimal: 91
-with turning mechanism: ± 4
-Bipod travel: 360
-from the combat to the traveling position: 0.4
-from the traveling into the combat position: 0.5
-without aim relay: 24
-with aim relay: 15
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