The W86 (Type W86) Chinese 120mm Towed Mortar was developed to replace the Type 55 mortar. The Type 86 (W86) is a 120mm smoothbore that is lighter and more modern than its predecessor. It has a...

The W86 is a smoothbore mortar which is more modern and lighter than the previous Type 55. It features a recoil buffer that is wrapped around the barrel in a similar fashion as with the 81mm W87 mortar. A conventional bipod and triangular baseplate are fitted.

WZ-502 – WZ-501 equipped with a mortar. WZ-503 – WZ-501 converted into an APC. It lacks the turret and has a taller troop compartment. The number of passengers was increased from 8 to 13. The vehicle's armament consists of one centrally mounted 12.7 mm heavy machine gun operated by the commander/gunner. It did not leave the prototype stage ...

The Type W86 mortar consists of four components: tube, bipod, baseplate and towing cart. It is heavier than the Type 64 and slightly lighter than the Type 55 mortar but has a 36 percent greater firing range.

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The T86 (聯勤 Type 86) rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, assault rifle. It is the second original rifle design conducted by the 205th Armory of Combined Logistics Command of the Republic of China Armed Forces .

Mar 15, 2021 · Iron Sting aims to change that, turning mortar shells into precision-guided weapons that hit the target directly on the first round with minimal collateral damage.

Jan 21, 2022 · Rheinmetall has secured a contract from the German Bundeswehr to supply 120mm mortar ammunition and modernize its mortar systems. The order, which was booked in 2021, represents a gross volume total of around €27 million.

Mar 17, 2024 · The British Army is making strategic changes to its artillery deployment, opting for the 120mm mortar over the 81mm and choosing cheaper rockets over Brimstone missiles. This decision reflects a balance between increasing firepower and cost efficiency in …

Jul 8, 2019 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the T86 (Type 86) Assault Rifle / Carbine / Light Machine Gun including pictures.