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[[File:BM-37 Mortar.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Soviet 82mm BM-37 Mortar, late model]] | [[File:BM-37 Mortar.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Soviet 82mm BM-37 Mortar, late model]] | ||
'''BM-37''' (known also under the names '''M-37''' and '''82-BM-37''') is a Soviet 82mm mortar. It was designed by Nikolay Aleksandrovich Dorovlyov and accepted into service in 1937. The design of the mortar is based on the French Brandt system. The index "BM" means "batalyonny minomet" - the mortar for battalion service. During the World War II and postwar period this mortar was used in large quantities and was withdrawn from service only in 1970s. The BM-37 exists in several modifications, including postwar Chinese Type 53 | '''BM-37''' (known also under the names '''M-37''' and '''82-BM-37''') is a Soviet 82mm mortar. It was designed by Nikolay Aleksandrovich Dorovlyov and accepted into service in 1937. The design of the mortar is based on the French Brandt system. The index "BM" means "batalyonny minomet" - the mortar for battalion service. During the World War II and postwar period this mortar was used in large quantities and was withdrawn from service only in 1970s. The BM-37 exists in several modifications, including postwar Chinese Type 53, Egyptian M-69. | ||
Earlier version of 82mm mortar, '''BM-36''', was produced in relatively small numbers. The main visual difference between BM-36 and BM-37 is the shape of the baseplate: square on BM-36 and round on BM-37. Two simplifed wartime versions, '''BM-41''' and '''BM-43''', had arched construction baseplate, styled after 120mm mortar, and removable wheel base. | |||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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'''Calibre:''' 82 millimetres (3.2 in) | '''Calibre:''' 82 millimetres (3.2 in) | ||
'''Rate of fire:''' 25 -30 rpm | '''Rate of fire:''' 25-30 rpm | ||
'''Maximum range:''' 3,040 m (3,320 yd) | '''Maximum range:''' 3,040 m (3,320 yd) | ||
Revision as of 10:10, 6 February 2019
BM-37 (known also under the names M-37 and 82-BM-37) is a Soviet 82mm mortar. It was designed by Nikolay Aleksandrovich Dorovlyov and accepted into service in 1937. The design of the mortar is based on the French Brandt system. The index "BM" means "batalyonny minomet" - the mortar for battalion service. During the World War II and postwar period this mortar was used in large quantities and was withdrawn from service only in 1970s. The BM-37 exists in several modifications, including postwar Chinese Type 53, Egyptian M-69.
Earlier version of 82mm mortar, BM-36, was produced in relatively small numbers. The main visual difference between BM-36 and BM-37 is the shape of the baseplate: square on BM-36 and round on BM-37. Two simplifed wartime versions, BM-41 and BM-43, had arched construction baseplate, styled after 120mm mortar, and removable wheel base.
Specifications
(1937 - 1970s)
Type: Medium mortar
Barrel Length: 1.22 m (4 ft)
Weight: 56 kilograms (120 lb)
Calibre: 82 millimetres (3.2 in)
Rate of fire: 25-30 rpm
Maximum range: 3,040 m (3,320 yd)
Shell: 3.05 kg (6 lb 12 oz)
The BM-37 mortar and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Notes /Episode | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czterej pancerni i pies | German soldiers | As a substitution for Granatwerfer 34 Mortar | 1966-1970 | |
| Czterej pancerni i pies | Franciszek Pieczka | Cpl. Gustaw Jeleń | only the ammunition as a hand grenades | 1966-1970 |
| Snipers. Love Under the Gun (Snaypery. Lyubov pod pritselom) | German and Soviet troops | 2013 |
Video Game
| Game Title | Appears as | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company of Heroes 2 | 82-BM-41 | 2013 |