Modern mortar solutions and mortar ammunitions from Hirtenberger at Eurosatory 2016 12106162.

Hirtenberger offers a comprehensive range of mortar weapons in 60mm, 81mm (82mm) and 120mm calibres, featuring high firepower, long-range, high-accuracy and maximum reliability based on the company's experience in the development and manufacturing of weapon systems.

At Eurosatory 2016, Hirtenberger displays its M6 60mm mortar especially redesigned from the standard version to satisfy the needs of Special Forces. For a quick setup in position, no special bedding is required as the recoil will be absorbed by a specially designed damping system. The M6 features high firing capacity, high accuracy and quick and easy operation.

The M6 is fitted with a new bipod carries the barrel clamp, the gears and the shock absorbers, which have been enlarged for better damping in extreme conditions. The elevating gear together with the other adjusting gears constitutes an optimal ergonomic solution.

The Mortar Sight R08 of the M6 is used for the indirect aiming of mortar in azimuth and elevation. For setting the elevation of the mortar, the sight has the ballistic data of the ammunition integrated on a metal plate. Several exchangeable metal plates, containing the ballistic data, the angle of elevation for each range in meters, of each type of mortar ammunition like HE, SMK or ILL is available.

The forged barrel made out of high-strength special steel has a smooth bore. The barrel of the M6 mortar is additionally fixed between bundles to prevent it from sliding at extreme loads.