Ordnance L9A1 51mm

Platoon-Level Light Mortar

United Kingdom | 1988

"The L9 51mm light mortar system succeeded the aging line of 2-inch mortars used by the British Army during the fighting days of World War 2."

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Performance
Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Ordnance L9A1 51mm. Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

2,460 ft
749.8 m | 820.0 yds
Max.Eff.Range

8
Rounds-Per-Minute
Rate-of-Fire

Physical
The physical qualities of the Ordnance L9A1 51mm. Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

700 mm
27.56 in
O/A Length

700 mm
27.56 in
Barrel Length

13.82 lb
6.27 kg
Weight

Manually-Operated
Action

51mm
Caliber(s)

Single-Shot; Reusable Launch Tube.
Feed

Integrated.
Sights

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the Ordnance L9A1 51mm Platoon-Level Light Mortar family line.

L9 - Base Series Designation

L9A1 - Formal designation

Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the Ordnance L9A1 51mm. Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national small arms listing.

Contractor(s): State Factories - UK

[ United Kingdom ]

Going Further...
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