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The '''Carrier Mortar Tracked''' (CMT) vehicle is a self-propelled [[Mortar (weapons)|mortar]] system developed by the [[Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment]] of [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) in [[India]]. It is manufactured by [[Ordnance Factory Medak]]. | The '''Carrier Mortar Tracked''' (CMT) vehicle is a self-propelled [[Mortar (weapons)|mortar]] system developed by the [[Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment]] of [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) in [[India]]. It is manufactured by [[Ordnance Factory Medak]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Carrier Mortar Tracked on BMP-2 {{!}} Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/carrier-mortar-tracked-bmp-2|access-date=2021-05-04|website=www.drdo.gov.in}}</ref> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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==Deployment== | ==Deployment== | ||
The first prototype was complete in 1997 and it is currently in production at the Ordnance Factory Board, India. | The first prototype was complete in 1997 and it is currently in production at the Ordnance Factory Board, India. | ||
India manufactured around 220 CMT | India manufactured around 220 CMT. | ||
==Specification== | ==Specification== | ||
* Crew infantry: 2 + 4 | * Crew infantry: 2 + 4 | ||
* Weight (tonnes): 13 | * Weight (tonnes): 13<ref name="medak">{{Cite web|title=Carrier Mortar Tracked|url=https://www.ofb.gov.in/unit/pages/OFPM/carrier-mortar-tracked|url-status=live|access-date=4 May 2021|website=Ordnance Factory Medak}}</ref> | ||
==Performance== | ==Performance== | ||
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* Speed in water (km/h): 7 | * Speed in water (km/h): 7 | ||
* Trench crossing (metres): 2.3 | * Trench crossing (metres): 2.3 | ||
* Maximum gradient (degrees): 35 | * Maximum gradient (degrees): 35<ref name="medak" /> | ||
==Weapon system== | ==Weapon system== | ||
* '''81 mm mortar''' | * '''81 mm mortar''' | ||
* Traverse: | * Traverse: 24 degrees to either side of mean position | ||
* Elevation: | * Elevation: 40 degrees to 85 degrees | ||
* Ammunition: 108 rounds | * Ammunition: 108 rounds | ||
* '''84 mm RCL Gun''' (shoulder fired) | * '''84 mm RCL Gun''' (shoulder fired) | ||
* Ammunition: 12 rounds | * Ammunition: 12 rounds | ||
* '''7.62 mm M/C Gun''' in A/D role (for aerial targets) | * '''7.62 mm M/C Gun''' in A/D role (for aerial targets) | ||
* Ammunition: 2350 rounds | * Ammunition: 2350 rounds<ref name="medak" /> | ||
==Other== | ==Other== | ||
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* Mortar base plate stowed for ground firing | * Mortar base plate stowed for ground firing | ||
===External links | ==References== | ||
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* http://ofmedak.gov.in/products.php{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} | * http://ofmedak.gov.in/products.php{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} | ||
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[[Category:Tracked mortars]] | [[Category:Tracked mortars]] | ||
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The Carrier Mortar Tracked (CMT) vehicle is a self-propelled mortar system developed by the Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in India. It is manufactured by Ordnance Factory Medak.[1]
Description
The Carrier Mortar Tracked vehicle is based on "Sarath" ("Chariot of Victory") Indian licence-produced variant of BMP-2. This turret-less version has an 81 mm mortar mounted in the modified troop compartment. The mortar is fired through an opening in the hull roof that has two hinged doors. It has a maximum range of 5,000 m, a normal rate of fire of 6-8 rds/min and capacity to fire from 40° to 85° and traverse 24° on either side. There is also a long-range version of the mortar. The vehicle carries 108 mortar rounds and is also fitted with a 7.62 mm machine gun with 2,350 rounds. It can be operated by all mechanised infantry battalions moves along with the leading mechanised elements providing instantaneous fire support up to a depth of five km behind enemy lines. It can also provide protection to crew and mortar fires. Besides providing services like aerial targets, the vehicle also has amphibious capabilities.
Deployment
The first prototype was complete in 1997 and it is currently in production at the Ordnance Factory Board, India. India manufactured around 220 CMT.
Specification
- Crew infantry: 2 + 4
- Weight (tonnes): 13[2]
Performance
- Engine power (HP): 300
- Power to weight ratio (HP/T): 23
- Maximum speed (km/h):
- On road: 65
- Cross country: 48
- Speed in water (km/h): 7
- Trench crossing (metres): 2.3
- Maximum gradient (degrees): 35[2]
Weapon system
- 81 mm mortar
- Traverse: 24 degrees to either side of mean position
- Elevation: 40 degrees to 85 degrees
- Ammunition: 108 rounds
- 84 mm RCL Gun (shoulder fired)
- Ammunition: 12 rounds
- 7.62 mm M/C Gun in A/D role (for aerial targets)
- Ammunition: 2350 rounds[2]
Other
- Drinking water: 320 litres
- Mortar base plate stowed for ground firing
References
- ↑ "Carrier Mortar Tracked on BMP-2 | Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India". www.drdo.gov.in. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Carrier Mortar Tracked". Ordnance Factory Medak. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
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