UBM-52 Yugoslavian 120mm Mortar
UBM-52
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Other
Basic Information
Name
UBM-52 Yugoslavian 120mm Mortar
Designation
UBM-52
Alternate Designation
UBM-52
Equipment Type
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Manufacturer
PPT Namenska
Date of Introduction
1951
Description
The UBM-52 Yugoslavian 120mm Mortar was developed by Military Technical Institute, in former Yugoslavia. It is long-range heavy mortar developed from the soviet M1938 mortar but with integral wheels carriage.
Ground Specifications
Crew
5
Mobility Type
Towed
Main Weapon
120mm Mortar
Range
6.1 km
Variants
M52
Basic variant.
M52A1
Reduced weight with some smaller parts, used rubber instead of skin for parts, new hydraulic fluid.
M52A2
Has one cylinder less with improved muzzle.
M52A3
Has new hydraulic fluid with included fluid level indicator.
System
Alternate Designation
UBM-52
Type
Mortar
Caliber
120mm
Manufacturer
PPT Namenska
Carriage
Fixed 2 wheel carriage that doubles as bipod
Crew
5 ea
Rate of Fire
25 rpm max for up to 1 minute;
10 rpm normal;
70 rounds/hour sustained
Maximum Firing Range
4.8 km with heavy shell;
6.1 km with light shell;
195 m minimum with heavy shell
Sights
Indirect fire sight
Dimensions
Length
2.250 m
Barrel Length
1.85 m
Width
INA
Weight
378.0 kg
Ammunition
Type
smoothbore mortar
Caliber
120 mm
Note
The M52 is capable of firing the following munitions:
High explosive shells;
HE mortar shell M62P8;
HE mortar shell Mk12P1;
HE mortar shell Mk12P1-L;
Illumination shells
Illumination mortar shell M87P1;
Illumination mortar shell M01;
Smoke shells
Smoke mortar shell M64P2;
Smoke mortar shell M64P3;
Smoke mortar shell Mk12;
Smoke mortar shell M89;
Practice shells
Practice mortar shell M63P2;
and other shells in 120mm in accordance with barrel pressure.
Details
Country of Origin
Other
Category
Non-Self Propelled Mortar Systems
Land > Infantry Weapons > Non-Self Propelled Mortar Systems
Filter Label
U
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
2.25 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
378 kg
Operators (7)
Ukraine
Serbia
Bangladesh
El Salvador
Myanmar
North Macedonia
Slovenia
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