Name: 81mm MORTAR BOMB HE
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Southern Europe

Italy

<h2>DESCRIPTION</h2><p>The mortar bomb consists of a high fragmentation nodular cast iron body with a plastic obturator, a nose point-detonating fuze and an aluminium tail assembly. The bomb is loaded with Composition B, the tail is ﬁtted with an ignition primer and the augmenting charges.  The charge system consists of one primary cartridge ﬁtted in the tail and up to six horseshoe increments ﬁtted around the tail. The maximum number of propellant increments depends on the mortar model.</p><h2>MISSION</h2><p>This mortar bomb is a high explosiveindirect ﬁre ammunition, effective againstlight structures, vehicles, non-armoredassets and infantry troops, due to its naturalfragmentation and blast. 81mm HE MortarBomb is a High Explosive round developed  to be used with M1, M29, M252, L16, 81-MX2-KM Mortar Systems, or equivalent.</p><p>PACKAGING</p>

In over a hundred years of continued operation, Simmel Difesa acquired comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the ammunition business, combining the experience of famous European players into a modern and agile company.
Today, Simmel Difesa supplies medium and large calibre ammunition to more than 40 countries worldwide.
Over the time, the company developed its know-how in all ammunition components, from propellants and explosives to metal parts and fuses. Thanks to its experience, Simmel Difesa is able to optimize the components’ integration in order to conceive first-class products.
Simmel Difesa gained a reputation as a leader in naval ammunition, and is now – after decades of successful cooperation – the preferred supplier for Oto-Melara guns. Its in-house capability to design and manufacture advanced proximity fuses led Simmel Difesa to become a world leader on the air defense ammunition market.
Equipped with a powerful and flexible manufacturing infrastructure, and benefitting from the dedication of its highly skilled workforce and a dependable supply chain, Simmel Difesa is able to quickly respond to its customers’ requirements with reliable and high-performance products.

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81mm MORTAR BOMB HE

81mm MORTAR BOMB HE

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