120 AMS

ARMORED MORTAR SYSTEM

MISSION ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Tactical mobility for effective use of firepower
High sustained rate of fire for maximum target effect
Direct and indirect fire
Highly accurate, GPS-aided integrated fire control
Battlefield survivability and full mortar crew protection
Supportability and affordability

GENERAL STATISTICS
Size/Weight Armament contact

Length Primary
283 inches GDLS/Royal Ordnance 120mm Breech-loading Mortar
Width 9km range (MECAR)
103 inches GPS aided integrated fire control system
Height -5° to +80° mortar tube elevation for direct or indirect
103 inches fire capability
Curb weight hydropneumatic recoil system
31,400 lbs. 2 rounds/min. sustained fire
Combat weight GVW 4 rounds/min. intense fire (3 inches)
38,000 lbs. 3 round burst in 24s
Supplementary
pintle-mounted 7.62mm machine gun at commander's
Performance @ GVW station
Ancillary
Maximum speed 2 76mm grenade launchers (two clusters of 4 launchers
62 mph each)
Maximum range
312 miles
Minimum turn diameter Air Transportability
55.8 feet
Maximum trench crossing C-130
5 feet C-141
Maximum grade C-5A
60% C-17
Maximum side slope
30%
Fire Suppression
Power Train & Suspension Halon 1301
automatic crew and engine compartment activation
Engine
350 hp
Transmission Climate Control System
6 speeds forward - 1 reverse
Transfer case Heater and air conditioner 270 cfm crew ventilation fan
2 speed
Differentials
4 automotive Personnel
Tires
1200 R20 CTIS (option) 4 total
Suspension 1 driver
8-wheel independent - hydropneumatic, with optional 1 commander/gunner
height management system 1 loader
Full time 4 wheel drive (rear) 1 ammunition preparer
Selectable 8 wheel drive
Power steering with ground driven back-up pump
Power brakes with ABS on rear three axles (when in 4 wheel Ammunition
drive)
Ready:
8 76mm grenades
200 rounds 7.62mm

Vision
Driver
3 M-17 periscopes
1 DVA (thermal) (option) (fit to receive DVE)
Vehicle Commander
Laser rangefinder and integrated day/night/all-weather
sight

Communication & Land Navigation

Equipment
GFE VHF transmitter/receiver with intercom
Interlinked GPS navigation system

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