MAPAM Mortar Round
| MAPAM Mortar Round | |
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| Type | Mortar round |
| Place of origin | Skandinavia |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Skandinavia, Finland, Israel, Argentina |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1994 |
| Manufacturer | Saab Dynamics |
| Produced | 1996 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 1.545kg / 3805kg |
| Length | 304mm / 460mm |
| Diameter | 60mm / 81mm |
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| Caliber | 60mm & 81mm |
| Effective firing range | 100m to 3500m |
| Filling | PBXN-110, Comp B,FPX R1 M, FPX V40 |
| Filling weight | 254g / 477g |
MAPAM Advanced Mortar System offers close combat deployment capabilities by outstanding lethality in controlled area. Decisive Advantage in combat provided to soldiers while also decreasing inadvertent damage and protecting own troops. It is based on:
- Decreasing civilian damage and protecting own troops through high precision
- Securing successful fighting in close combat
MAPAM is designed and manufactured in Skandinavia by Saab Dynamics.
Features
MAPAM offers close combat deployment capabilities by outstanding lethality in controlled area. Decisive Advantage in combat provided to soldiers while also decreasing inadvertent damage and protecting own troops.
MAPAM offers decisive advantage in combat provided to soldiers – carry 40% less weight or gain 2 times lethality.
- Reduced inadvertent damage and protection of own troops by clear separation of lethal-, danger- and safety-zone
- For close combat deployment, using outstanding lethality in controlled area.
- Significantly reduced logistic and storage costs due to IM status, less weight and effectiveness
- Full compatibility with all in-service launchers
- Offers highest mobility and efficiency to troops
MAPAM reduces drastically logistic and storage costs. It’s compatibility with all in-service launchers ensures highest mobility and efficiency to infantry or marine troops.
Available in 60 mm and 81 mm calibres and optional fill.
Technical Specifications
MAPAM 60 mm
| Main dimensions | |
| Outer diameter | 60 mm |
| Length | 353 mm |
| Weight |
projectile fuzed 1.88 kg eight-pack (incl. mortars) 20.50 kg |
| Min. range |
100 m |
| Max. range |
up to 3,500 m |
| Extended range | 4,550 m |
| Muzzle velocity | 80 to 242 m/s |
| Max. pressure | 620 bar |
| Fuze | compatible with all in-service fuzes |
| Service temperature | -31 °C to +63 °C |
| Explosives/Propellant | |
| Explosive | PBXN-110/Comp B |
| Explosive mass | 260 g |
| Primary charge | charge 0 |
| Additional charges | up to 4 charges |
| Packaging | |
| Metal box for 8 rounds (empty) |
6.10 kg |
| Pallet containing 24 boxes |
515 kg |
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Classification |
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| UN No. | 0321 |
| Class | 1.2E |
| NATO Stock No. | 1310-22-612-2252,
1310-22-619-5358 |
| Type qualification | |
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US Type Ref. |
M1046, M1061 |
| Additional information | |
| Environmental Requirements | MIL-STD 331A |
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Deviation in Target Range (based on 3,500 m) |
2% |
MAPAM 81 mm
| Main dimensions | |
| Outer diameter | 81 mm |
| Length | 512 mm |
| Weight |
projectile fuzed 4.11 kg |
| Min. range |
130 m |
| Max. range |
up to 5,500 m |
| Muzzle velocity | 80 to 292 m/s |
| Max. pressure | 820 bar |
| Fuze | compatible with all in-service fuzes |
| Service temperature | -31 °C to +63 °C |
| Explosives/Propellant | |
| Explosive | PBXN-110/Comp B |
| Explosive mass | 610 g |
| Primary charge | charge 0 |
| Additional charges | up to 4 charges |
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Classification |
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Approx. date of classification |
End 2010 - beginning 2011 |
| Additional information | |
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Deviation in Target Range (based on 5,500 m) |
2% |