L9A1 51 mm Light Mortar

WEAPON ROF DAM PEN BLK MAG SS/BRST RNG

HE 8rpm C:2 B:5 -10c - - -/- 750m max
SMOKE 8rpm C:1 B:25 Nil - - -/- 750m max
ILLUM 8rpm B:250 Nil - - -/- 750m max
ROUND 51.25mm mortar round
MAG Nil
WEIGHT See below
PRICE
OTHER
The L9A1 51 mm Light Mortar is a man-portable mortar system used by the British Army. Smoke, illuminating and
high explosive bombs are available. A short range insert device allows the weapon to be used in a direct fire mode.
The 51 mm mortar, which replaced the World War II-vintage 2 inch mortar, was due to be phased out by the use of
the 40 mm L17A2 UGL (Under-slung Grenade Launcher) mounted on the L85A2 however operational experience has
led to the decision to replace it with a 60mm Mortar.
Specifications
• Calibre: 51.25mm
• Weight:
o Complete: 6.275 kg
• Length of barrel: 700mm
• Range: 750m
• Rapid Rate of Fire: 8 rounds per minute
• Bomb weight:
o Illumination: 800 grams
o Smoke: 900 grams
o High Explosive: 920 grams

The 51mm Light Mortar is a Platoon level, indirect fire weapon that can be carried and fired by one man. The mortar
is used to fire smoke, illuminating and HE rounds out to a range of approximately 750m; a short range insert device
enables the weapon to be used in close quarter battle situations with accuracy.