An 81-mm mortar is a medium-weight mortar. It is a smooth-bore, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon used for long-range indirect fire support of light infantry, air assault, and airborne units across the entire front of a battalion zone of influence. [ 1][ 2]

The 81mm Mortar provides indirect fire support that enables our combat troops to engage targets that are outside their line-of-sight. The 81mm Mortar provides a more sustained and greater range indirect fire support to combat troops than the 60mm Mortar. It is capable of engaging targets at ranges in excess of 5000m.

The 81 millimetre F2 mortar is a crew-served, indirect fire support weapon. The mortar is distinguished from other indirect fire systems by its capability to sustain a high rate of fire using a variety of ammunition.

The 81-mm mortar, M252, is a smooth-bore, muzzle-loaded, high-angle-of-fire weapon. The components of the mortar consist of a cannon, mount, and baseplate.

The L16A2 81mm Mortar is a indirect fire weapon which is capable of providing accurate High Explosive, smoke and illuminating rounds out to a maximum range of 5,650m. Introduced to replace the Second World War 3-inch Mortar, the L16 has been in use since the 1950s and has a crucial role to play in Airborne Operations.