2B14 Podnos Russian 82mm Light Mortar
2B14 Podnos
Light Mortar
Other
Basic Information
Name
2B14 Podnos Russian 82mm Light Mortar
Designation
2B14 Podnos
Alternate Designation
2B14 Podnos
Equipment Type
Light Mortar
Manufacturer
Nizni Novgorod Engineering Plant
Date of Introduction
1983
Description
The 2B14 Podnos is a Russian 82 mm mortar. The 2B14 was designed in the early 1980s as a light, indirect fire weapon for the use of airborne and other light infantry forces. It was developed to replace the older M47 and is lighter and has a better range than its predecessor. Despite the intent to field the 2B14 with light infantry units, the 2B14 appears to have been fielded with regular motor rifle units as well at a scale of six per battalion.
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
Main Weapon
82mm light mortar
Range
4.1 km
Variants
2B14 Podnus
The 2B14 Podnos (2Б14 "Поднос") is a Soviet 82 mm mortar. The 2B14 was designed in early 1980s as a light indirect fire weapon for the use of airborne and other light infantry forces. Despite the intent to field the 2B14 with light infantry units, the 2B14 appears to have been fielded with regular motor rifle units as well at a scale of six per battalion.
2B14‐1 Podnus
Upgraded version used in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The 2B14‐1 Podnus is a slightly modified version of the 2B14 Podnus 82 mm light mortar. The exact differences are unknown, but it is thought from the designations of subcomponents that make up the 2B14‐1, that changes were made to the barrel, support assembly and the safety device attached to the muzzle of the barrel.
System
Alternative Designation
2B14 Podnos
Type
Light Mortar
Manufacturer
Nizni Novgorod Engineering Plant
Crew
4 ea
Transportation
The 2B14 can be disassembled in three loads that can be transported by infantry over short distances. It is significantly lighter than the older M37 mortar.
Displacement Time
INA
Emplacement Time
INA
Maximum Effective Range
4.1 km
Minimum Effective Range
0.08 km
Dimensions
Length
INA
Width
INA
Height
INA
Weight, Combat
41.88 kg
Weight, Barrel
15.7 kg
Weight, Baseplate
10.5 kg
Weight, Bipod
15.7 kg
Weight, Sight
0.9 kg
Mortar
Mortar
Loader Type
Muzzle loaded
Max Rate of Fire
30 rds/min
Sustain Rate of Fire
24 rds/min
Max Elevation
85°
Min Elevation
45°
Traverse Range
±8° (without bipod repositioning)
Ammunition
Type
HE, Illum, M-74 HE, Smoke, WP
Caliber
82 mm
Muzzle Velocity
INA
Fuse Type
INA
Effective Ranges
Minimum: 80 m, Maximum: 4,100 m (M-74 max range: 5,600)
Armor Penetration
INA
Weight of Round
3.14 kg
Basic Load
INA
Note:
The 2B14 Podnos Russian 82mm Light Mortar can fire all ammunition designed for earlier model 82mm Soviet / Russian mortars
Fire Control
Computerized FCS
No
Direct Fire
INA
Indirect Fire
Yes
Collimator
Yes
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Non-Self Propelled Mortar Systems
Land > Infantry Weapons > Non-Self Propelled Mortar Systems
Filter Label
2
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
0.08 m
Height
—
Weight
41.88 kg
Operators (5)
Russia
Ukraine
Georgia
Malaysia
Syria
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