Self-propelled mortar Mjölner caliber 120 millimeters passed the Swedish military. A feature of new cars has become a double-rolled layout with two mortars. Reports about it Army Recognition.
Military received 40 cars that were ordered in 2017. Self-propelled mortars produced by the Swedish company Bae Systems Hägglunds are based on the chassis of the CV90 infantry combat vehicle.
In publications, it is noted that the main feature of the car was the presence of two mortars with a mechanical charging system. It provides maximum rapidity to 16 shots per minute. Mjölner shooting range is 13 kilometers.
Previously, the Uralvagonzavod concern reported the transfer of modernized self-propelled guns 2C7M “Malka by the Russian military first batch. Military received artillery plants with new observation devices and communication equipment.
In September, the “military-industrial courier” called the most unsuccessful weapon of World War II. The list included the Soviet mortar-shovel of VM-37, which demonstrated insufficient effectiveness.
In 2019, Bae Systems published a video demonstrating the capabilities of the MJÖLNER self-propelled mortar.