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60 mm long-range mortar bomb, Type W89
Region
China
Category
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Armament 60 mm long range mortar, Type W89. Development By NORINCO to Chinese People's Liberation Army requirement for a long range platoon and company level lightweight mortar. Description This is a streamlined bomb similar to the Denel ( South Africa ) M8917 series of mortar bombs. The W89 has a forged steel body with an alloy tailboom assembly screwed into the rear. The tailboom houses a primary cartridge and is fitted with nine secondary increments in plastic horseshoe containers above the eight tail fins. The
muzzle safety distance is 40 m. Manufacturer China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO)