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Hirtenberger Defence
M6 | 60 MM MORTAR
Systems GmbH & Co KG
Leobersdorfer Strasse 31-33
2552 Hirtenberg / Austria A lethal, high fire power
Phone: +43 2256 811 84-0
Fax: +43 2256 818 07
long range mortar in 60 mm
E-Mail: sales.hds@hirtenberger.com calibre for maximum reliability
hds.hirtenberger.com in extra ordinary conditions
Vol. 11 / 2015 | subject to change

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M6 | 60 MM MORTAR
The M6 mortar has been 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.
BIPOD SIGHTING SYSTEM

The newly designed bipod carries the The Mortar Sight R08 is used for the indirect aiming of mortar in azi-
barrel clamp, the gears and the shock muth and elevation. For setting the elevation of the mortar, the sight
absorbers, which have been enlarged has the ballistic data of the ammunition integrated on a metal plate.
for better damping in extreme conditions Several exchangeable metal plates, containing the ballistic data, the
The elevating gear together with the angle of elevation for each range in meters, of each type of mortar
other adjusting gears constitutes an ammunition like HE, SMK or ILL is available. TECHNICAL DATA M6 – 640 M6 – 895 M6 – 1000
optimal ergonomic solution. Within the sight a permanent MIL scale is integrated.
The results are: easy handling during em- With this ballistic plates the operator can adjust Calibre 60 mm 60 mm
ployment and aiming, easy training of the mortar elevation according to range esti- 60 mm
personnel and trouble-free operation mations or range measurements without Max. range* 2872 m 3610 m 3933 m
on all types of terrain. All gears are additional ballistic calculations in the field. Commando version** 1921 m 2100 m 2401 m
sealed against dust and water. Vial levels are mounted on the housing. Max. rate of fire 30 / min 30 / min
All files and bubbles illuminated by LED ´s are 30 / min
enable the user to operate 24 hours, powerd by Max. operating gas pressure 55 MPa 60 MPa 60 MPa
two AA batteries directly on the sight.
Weights:
Total 22.1 kg 23.0 kg 23.5 kg

Barrel 4.6 kg 5.5 kg 6.0 kg
BASE PLATE Bipod 12.7 kg 12.7 kg 12.7 kg
The base plate is drop-forged and made Base plate 4.8 kg 4.8 kg 4.8 kg
of a high-strength aluminium alloy with
reinforcing ribs. The design combines Dimensions:
low weight with high stability so that the BARREL AND BREECH CAP
base plate is able to withstand highest Length of barrel (overall) 742 mm 984 mm 1092 mm
impact stresses. 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. Ballistic length 640 mm 895 mm 1000 mm
Pre-adjustment of elevation is possible due to four different pre-set positions. The muzzle end Diameter of base plate 351 mm 351 mm 351 mm
is tapered on the inside to facilitate loading of bombs. The breech cap seals the barrel at the
rear and serves as bearing of the barrel in the base plate. A slanting threaded hole with tapered
sealing face is provided for holding the firing pin. Due to its inclined position, the firing pin with * with Hirtenberger HE Mk2 charge 6, except M6-640 (charge 5)
partially hardened point can be replaced in all mortar positions or retracted in case of misfire. ** limited to charge 3
Due to continuous technical improvement this product is subject to modification
Range scale: The aiming device comprises a range scale in metres Safety lock: Enables the user Included: Rectangular shaped
CONVERSION KIT Quick change System:
for Hirtenberger HE-type mortar bombs (charge 0, 1, 2, and 3),
Hirtenberger ILL-type bombs (charge 1, 2, and 3) as well as an
to move with a round in the base plate, especially for
barrel. use on soft ground.
As a speciality, we offer a conversion kit, which can transform The quick change system elevation scale in MILS.
allows to change the base
the 60 mm bipod mortar easily into a commando mortar plates in less then 10 sec Day Night IR visible
within 2 minutes. The conversion kit consists of a handgrip without tools. Firing position Safe position
with trigger and baseplate, an aiming device and carrying belt. Transform within
In the Commando version, it may be used up to charge 3. 2 minutes

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BIPOD SIGHTING SYSTEM

Total 22.1 kg 23.0 kg 23.5 kg

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