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Pakistan Machine Tool Factory 60mm Commando mortar
This 60mm Commando mortar is very lightweight & uses a bipod as shown. This is from Pakistan Machine Tool Factory, Ltd. (PMTF)
DEVELOPMENT OF MORTAR 60 MM (COMMANDO TYPE)
Through our in-house R&D efforts PMTF has developed Commando Type Mortar 60 MM. this is
light and easy to use. The service of this Mortar will support agencies to execute commando
actions with quick respond of the weapons. The sample of the Mortar is handed over to
inspectorate of Armaments (Inspection Authority for Pak Army) to carryout detailed inspection of
the developed weapons and also conducts its live firing tests. So that PMTF may include these
weapons in our regular production cycle. Since currently, we foresee the increasing requirement
of these weapons to the different agencies in local and for export.
http://moip.gov.pk/moip/userfiles1/file/Year Book 2013-14 (Final).pdf
This 60mm Commando mortar is very lightweight & uses a bipod as shown. This is from Pakistan Machine Tool Factory, Ltd. (PMTF)
DEVELOPMENT OF MORTAR 60 MM (COMMANDO TYPE)
Through our in-house R&D efforts PMTF has developed Commando Type Mortar 60 MM. this is
light and easy to use. The service of this Mortar will support agencies to execute commando
actions with quick respond of the weapons. The sample of the Mortar is handed over to
inspectorate of Armaments (Inspection Authority for Pak Army) to carryout detailed inspection of
the developed weapons and also conducts its live firing tests. So that PMTF may include these
weapons in our regular production cycle. Since currently, we foresee the increasing requirement
of these weapons to the different agencies in local and for export.
http://moip.gov.pk/moip/userfiles1/file/Year Book 2013-14 (Final).pdf
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Denel Land Systems upgrading SA Army G6s
Written by Guy Martin, Tuesday, 20 June 2017
Denel Land Systems is in the process of executing an Armscor contract that will lead to an upgrade of the South African Army’s G6s to address obsolescence.
In addition, Denel Land Systems is in the process of qualifying a new Laying and Navigation system for the SA Army that will incorporate the latest computing systems and inertial navigation mechanisms. The new system integrates seamlessly with the SA Army Artillery Target Acquisition and Tracking system, and will speed up the ability to navigate and fire accurately, Denel Land Systems said.
This system will be deployed on the SA Army G5s, G6s and Bateleur Multiple Launch Rocket Systems. The development and qualification of both projects will last about another year before the system is delivered.
The South African Army is believed to have approximately six G6s in active service and around 40 in storage, as well as over 70 G5 towed 155 mm artillery pieces, with the majority also in storage.
Various upgrades and improvements have been made over the years to the South African Army’s G6s, including powerpack upgrades, updating of the charge and ammunition system and new target acquisition and fire control system.
Denel Land Systems CEO Stephan Burger told defenceWeb artillery is a medium term growth area for Denel Land Systems, with the 155mm T5-52 Mounted Gun System the biggest focus area as it is a capable, affordable system. The 155mm G6-52 Self Propelled Gun System is also a big focus as well as G6 upgrades – a number of clients have requested upgrades for their systems.
Burger said the company is pursuing four to five opportunities on the artillery front, and even if only two of those opportunities are realised, the company will have its hands full, but he is confident three of those will be realised in the foreseeable future. Denel last year completed very successful trials of the T5-52 in Pakistan, but Burger said India also has a requirement for mounted artillery that Denel might participate in.
He said the United Arab Emirates and African countries have also expressed interest in Denel’s T5 Mounted Gun Systems. Denel’s artillery systems are currently operational in South Africa, the UAE, Oman and Malaysia.
The 105mm Light Artillery Gun, which stems from the Light Experimental Ordnance (LEO) 105 mm artillery piece, is on the backburner, and is a medium to long term opportunity – the focus at the moment is on other artillery opportunities with existing weapons. The105 mm howitzer still needs to complete its qualification, which includes the ammunition suite.
Burger said Denel gets many enquiries about the 105mm system and is looking for partners to invest in the conclusion of its development. The South African Army is contemplating the acquisition of new light artillery, and issued a request for information last year. If this project goes ahead, it may hasten 105mm Light Gun development.
The 105 mm Light Artillery Gun has the logistics footprint of a 105 mm howitzer but the range and terminal performance of a 155 mm system, with superior accuracy. Work on the 58-calibre project started during the 1990s under Project LEO, a South African Army/Armscor research and development programme.
Rheinmetall Denel Munition developed a range of munitions for the 105mm Light Artillery Gun. Boat tail rounds achieved a range of 24 km in testing, while the base bleed shells have a range of more than 30 km. The 105mm IHE PFF (Insensitive High Explosive Pre-Formed Fragmentation) projectile has recently been type classified for use in USA and NATO artillery guns.
Denel Land Systems upgrading SA Army G6s | defenceWeb
Written by Guy Martin, Tuesday, 20 June 2017
Denel Land Systems is in the process of executing an Armscor contract that will lead to an upgrade of the South African Army’s G6s to address obsolescence.
In addition, Denel Land Systems is in the process of qualifying a new Laying and Navigation system for the SA Army that will incorporate the latest computing systems and inertial navigation mechanisms. The new system integrates seamlessly with the SA Army Artillery Target Acquisition and Tracking system, and will speed up the ability to navigate and fire accurately, Denel Land Systems said.
This system will be deployed on the SA Army G5s, G6s and Bateleur Multiple Launch Rocket Systems. The development and qualification of both projects will last about another year before the system is delivered.
The South African Army is believed to have approximately six G6s in active service and around 40 in storage, as well as over 70 G5 towed 155 mm artillery pieces, with the majority also in storage.
Various upgrades and improvements have been made over the years to the South African Army’s G6s, including powerpack upgrades, updating of the charge and ammunition system and new target acquisition and fire control system.
Denel Land Systems CEO Stephan Burger told defenceWeb artillery is a medium term growth area for Denel Land Systems, with the 155mm T5-52 Mounted Gun System the biggest focus area as it is a capable, affordable system. The 155mm G6-52 Self Propelled Gun System is also a big focus as well as G6 upgrades – a number of clients have requested upgrades for their systems.
Burger said the company is pursuing four to five opportunities on the artillery front, and even if only two of those opportunities are realised, the company will have its hands full, but he is confident three of those will be realised in the foreseeable future. Denel last year completed very successful trials of the T5-52 in Pakistan, but Burger said India also has a requirement for mounted artillery that Denel might participate in.
He said the United Arab Emirates and African countries have also expressed interest in Denel’s T5 Mounted Gun Systems. Denel’s artillery systems are currently operational in South Africa, the UAE, Oman and Malaysia.
The 105mm Light Artillery Gun, which stems from the Light Experimental Ordnance (LEO) 105 mm artillery piece, is on the backburner, and is a medium to long term opportunity – the focus at the moment is on other artillery opportunities with existing weapons. The105 mm howitzer still needs to complete its qualification, which includes the ammunition suite.
Burger said Denel gets many enquiries about the 105mm system and is looking for partners to invest in the conclusion of its development. The South African Army is contemplating the acquisition of new light artillery, and issued a request for information last year. If this project goes ahead, it may hasten 105mm Light Gun development.
The 105 mm Light Artillery Gun has the logistics footprint of a 105 mm howitzer but the range and terminal performance of a 155 mm system, with superior accuracy. Work on the 58-calibre project started during the 1990s under Project LEO, a South African Army/Armscor research and development programme.
Rheinmetall Denel Munition developed a range of munitions for the 105mm Light Artillery Gun. Boat tail rounds achieved a range of 24 km in testing, while the base bleed shells have a range of more than 30 km. The 105mm IHE PFF (Insensitive High Explosive Pre-Formed Fragmentation) projectile has recently been type classified for use in USA and NATO artillery guns.
Denel Land Systems upgrading SA Army G6s | defenceWeb
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I believe they r getting the info from our page as it was first disclosed here.
Right sir ?
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Yes Sir some of these news are being taken from this forum now. Many were taken by firearmblog also
It is based on import data, text is copied from quwa.org (the article has few errors like date).
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How do these guns stack up against the ones india recently bought from uncle sam?
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South Korean Guns are quite Good but the advantage M777 has is that it's light weight so easy to transport
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M777 are ultra light weight guns in 155mm category. Advantage, air transport via chopper.
This korean gun is essentially an upgraded M114. Our interest in this seem to based on two points or anyone of them
- We were originally look for towed guns and that was planned, SPH wheeled were being looked at and towed were to follow. If that interest is the reason, there may be more types comming for trials
- We are looking to upgrade our M114 and are evaluating this gun so we can get a few of these and get our M114 upgraded as well.
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very interesting developments from Serbia!
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