R08

MORTAR SIGHTING
INSTRUMENT
FAST AND SIMPLE LAYING OF M
BY UNSING A INTEGRATED BAL

INTEGRATED BALLISTIC TABLE FOR FAST TARGETING

QUICK SCALE CHANGE FOR DIFFERENT AMMUNITION TYPES

MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO NATO STANDARDS MIL 8100

HIGHEST DEMANDS ON QUALITY AND RELIABILITY

USER-FRIENDLY HANDLING AND OPERATION

ACCURATE BUT FAST TRAGET AQUISTITION

RUGGERISED FOR MILITARY CONDITION

SIMPLE AND RELIABLE DESIGN

EASY REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

MORTARS
LLISTIC TABLE

The R08 sighting system is an effective but simple to TECHNICAL DATA

operate sighting instrument to lay muzzle-loaded indirect fire
weapons which fire shells at low velocity, short ranges and AIMING DEVICE
high-arcing ballistic trajectories. Azimuth setting n. 6400 mil
Coarse scale 50 mil
Fine scale 10 mil
The design concept of this sighting system is based on the Azimuth setting ring Clamp able
high mobile and independent operational nature of small Elevation setting 800 mil to 1400 mil
and medium calibre mortar systems like the 60 mm used for Setting 1 scale 10 mils
Optical device Telescope x 1.5
close fire support operations for infantry units. The R08
Collimator
enables the mortar crew to operate with or without a fire Ballistic table Exchangeable
direction center. Bubbles levels 5 protected
Mounting clearance NATO Standard
Dimension 104 x 66 x 151 mm
The instrument incorporates a ballistic table carrying the Weight 0.47 kg
min/ max ranges, charges and effective ranges of several
types of ammunition and an overall angle scale. According to TELESCOPE
Magnification 2,6 x
this table the elevation position of the instrument can be set
Field of view 9
and an operation can be carried out without an extern fire Exit pupil 4 mm
control calculation. The mortar can be laid quick and simple Eyepiece axis 45
by using the integrated ballistic table according to opera- Telescope vertically tiltable +/ 25
Telescope vertically rollable 90
tional data available. To use different types of ammunition
Reticle Crosshair
the ballistic table on the instrument can be changed easily
under harsh operation circumstances.

Despite the simple design of the instrument the high accur- Collimator

acy and ability for a fast deployment makes the R08 sight
a reliable instrument for infantry mortar crews. The low Azimuth Scale
weight and integrated ballistic table enables the instru- Azimuth vial
ment for the use with regular infantry squads but also Elevation vial
air assault and special operation units. Clamp lever
elevation scale
Clamp lever collimator
The R08 can be operated with two different optical devices,
Ballistic table
a telescope and a collimator, each featuring different char-
acteristics. The telescope features x 2,4 magnification, a 9
field of view and a cross hair reticle to perform the aiming
process with highest accuracy and reliability. With the Fixation screw for table indicator
collimator the aiming process is quick and easy, when the
target is taken in sight with both eyes open. If required the
instrument and the cross hair reticle of the telescope can be
illuminated by LED or with a tritium light source.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW

R08 mortar sight R08 mortar sight Carrying bag for

with telescope with collimator complete system
187-20-002 187-20-003 604-80-002

LED / tritium illumination:

On request

Subject to change without notice.

User Manual
187-18-001

PHOTONIC Optische Gerte GmbH & Co KG

Austria, A -1160 Vienna, Seebckgasse 59
+43 -1- 486 56 91-0
+43 -1- 486 56 91- 47
sales.so@photonic.at
www.photonic.at
MORTAR SIGHTS
 HIGHEST DEMANDS ON QUALITY AND RELIABILITY

OUTSTANDING LEVEL OF ACCURACY ACHIEVED USING MODERN PRECISE

MACHINING AND QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTION SYSTEMS

EFFECTIVE NIGHT-AIMING CAPABILITY WITH DIFFERENT ILLUMINATION SYSTEMS

USER-FRIENDLY HANDLING AND OPERATION

AUXILIARY AND BORESIGHTING EQUIPMENT FOR ALL CALIBRES

BACKSLASH-FREE AND SMOOTH OPERATION DURING HARSH

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

LED OR TRITIUM ILLUMINATION, ACCORDING TO CUSTOMERS DEMANDS

SEVERAL MOUNTING OPTIONS FOR CREW SERVED WEAPONS

SIMPLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES

MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO NATO STANDARD MIL 8100

EFFECTIVE NIGHT AIMING CAP
WITH LED OR TRITIUM ILLUMIN
A07
THE A06 AND A07 WERE DEVELOPED and designed
for use on different calibres of mortars such as 60 mm,
81 mm and 120 mm mortars. These consist primarily of an
aiming device with an accurate elevation and azimuth
worm pinion and a telescopic sight (coarse orientation is
achieved by means of a v-sight).
Precise angle setting adjustments in both elevation and
azimuth for the A06/07 aiming device is achieved using
worm pinions. Unintentional displacement of this setting
is prevented by the engagement of a tooth-stop on both
worm pinions. Both coarse and fine azimuth scales can
be adjusted and clamped. Furthermore the azimuth worm
pinion can be disengaged for rapid adjustment. Bubble
levels are mounted on the instrument housing.
A06
The optical telescope is mounted at the top of the aiming
device and the sighting eyepiece is oriented at 45 to
the objective axis. The complete telescope can be tilted
+/ 25 and also rotated axially by 90. This design makes
the instrument very convenient to operate particularly with
different types of mortars. Both the A06/07 have a mag-
nification of 2.6x and a field of view of 9. A crosshair
reticle is integrated into the telescope
For night operations the A06 is equipped with a battery
operated illumination system powering LEDs. The
system uses two standard AA 1.5 V batteries and provides
illumination for all scales, bubbles and reticle. The A07
is equipped with tritium illumination.
PABILITY
NATION SYSTEMS

A 06 A07
TELESCOPE
Magnification 2,6 x
Field of view 9
Exit pupil 4 mm
Eyepiece axis 45
Telescope vertically tiltable +/ 25
Telescope vertically rollable 90
Reticle Crosshair
AIMING DEVICE
Elevation setting range 700 mil to 1600 mils
Coarse scale 100 mil
Fine scale 1 mil
Azimuth setting range N x 6400 mils
Coarse scale 100 mil
Fine scale 1 mil
Azimuth gear can be disengaged for fast setting
Both azimuths scales are adjustable and clampable
Bubbles levels 5 +/ 2
Dimensions (b x w x h) 122 x 142 x 196
Weight 1.4 kg
ILLUMINATION DEVICE LED technology Tritium technology
Power supply 3 V power supply 2 AA-alkaline batteries Tritium tubes intgrated in scales and bubbles
Controls 2-step brightness control (OFF12) No brightness adjustment
Reticle illumination yes yes

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

Optical Boresighting Equipment Illumination Systems

Accurate aiming is crucial for correct fire solutions.
Instruments used for calibration of mortar sights in the
field must be robustly constructed to withstand handling
stresses to ensure their precision and reliability. Photonic
can provide mortar sights and boresighting equipment
for any type or calibre of mortar.
Modern mortar system must be capable of firing both day and night.
The illumination provided on these sighting instruments provides
sufficient illumination where it is required and minimises exposure to
enemy detection. All scales, bubbles and reticules can be illuminated
either by battery powered LEDs or tritium illumination depending on
customer preference. The red coloured LEDs come with two levels of
brightness for regular or night vision operations.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW

MORTAR SIGHTING UNITS

A07 Mortar Sighting unit with tritium illumination 630-20-XXX

A06 Mortar Sighting unit without illumination 630-20-001B
LED Illumination unit 630-30-200

MORTAR BORESIGHTING SYSTEMS for 81/120 mm

Mortar boresighting package 81 mm 497-0253 Rolling tape measure 497-901 Boresight table 81 mm 497-425
Mortar boresighting package 120 mm 497-0251 Cross shaft 555-408 Boresight table 120 mm 497-416
Clamp shaft 577-30-001

Stowage container 81 mm 578-80-001

Stowage container 120 mm 578-80-002

User Manual 81/120 mm 497-18-001

AIMING POST LIGHTS

Tritium illumination green 471-026

Tritium illumination orange 471-026
LED illumination green
LED illumination orange

PHOTONIC Optische Gerte GmbH & Co KG

Austria, A -1160 Vienna, Seebckgasse 59
+43 -1- 486 56 91-0
+43 -1- 486 56 91- 33
sales.so@photonic.at