Hellenic Army orders 125 Commando Hirtenberg M6C-210 60mm mortars.






Hirtenberger - Mortar Systems and Ammunition
A complete range of mortar systems in calibres 60mm, 81mm (82mm) and 120mm featuring high firing power, long range, high accuracy and maximum reliability is manufactured by Hirtenberger. These mortar systems meet highest tactical demands, operating under extreme conditions and are suitable for all types of combat.

COMMANDO MORTAR 60MM CALIBRE
High accuracy
Easy handling
One-man weapon system
The Hirtenberger 60mm commando mortar is an easy handling and highly accurate weapon designed for special missions. It displays extraordinary advantages in difficult terrain, like mountains, jungle, desert as well as urban areas. The unique handgrip / trigger system allows firing in flat trajectories. This mortar is equipped with two aiming devices. All common types of mortar bombs calibre 60mm can be fired from this mortar.

Technical Data:

Calibre - 60mm
Maximum recommended range - 1,921m
Maximum rate of fire - 30 rounds/minute
Maximum operating gas pressure - 300 bar
Weight - 5.7kg
Overall length - 815mm

Two different types of elevation indicators (scales available in meters or mils) are supplied with this weapon. A complete cleaning and maintenance kit can be delivered as well as a special carrying frame with ammunition bags.

MORTAR 60MM CALIBRE, TYPE M6-640 AND M6-1000
High fire power
Long range
Maximum reliability
This conventional 60mm mortar is especially designed as a weapon for indirect fire support for infantry and paratroopers. It can be delivered in a standard barrel and a long range model.

During my army time, we didn’t have a light 60mm mortar. The old American 60mm model has been decommissioned, in the early 90’s.

Is this the older one you mean? Because i've got this picture of a Z-MAK member using a 60mm mortar and i don't know either which type of mortar this is.

Yes.

How do you aim the damn thing?

This looks like the Japanese "knee mortar" (was actually a grenade launcher) of WW2. It was a fair close-in point defense weapon, but hardly an effective mortar as per se. Grenade launchers are infantry weapons, true mortars are short range artillery. Does this weapon really fill a need?

Japanese soldier firing a "knee mortar" during WW2. It fired standard grenades as well as rifle grenades. The barrel was rifled.