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120 KRH 92
| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| name | 120 KRH 92 | |
| image | 120 Krh 92 Lippujuhlan päivä 2014 3.JPG | |
| image_size | 300 | |
| caption | On display during the Finnish Defence Forces 2014 Flag day | |
| type | Heavy mortar | |
| origin | Finland | |
| is_artillery | yes | |
| used_by | See operators | |
| wars | Russo-Ukrainian War | |
| manufacturer | Patria Vammas Oy | |
| mass | {{plainlist | |
| length | 1.74 m | |
| part_length | 1.6 m | |
| cartridge | High-explosive fragmentation, smoke, illumination, practice | |
| caliber | 120 mm | |
| rate | 15 rounds per minute | |
| max_range | 7300 m | |
| elevation | 45−80° | |
| traverse | {{plainlist | |
| ref |
- 159 kg (combat)
- 342 kg (transport)
- 4.2° right and left (on bipod at 60°)
- 360° (by moving bipod)
The 120 KRH 92 () is a 120 mm mortar manufactured in Finland.
Design
The KRH 92 is a conventional 120 mm smoothbore mortar, with a high tensile-strength steel alloy barrel and baseplate. The KHR 92 is a sturdy weapon and stable in all kinds of terrain. It is designed for quick employment and redeployment: it takes less than a minute to emplace the mortar. The baseplate provides a full 360° traverse without the need of moving it.
Two versions of the KRH 92 were developed: a long-range version capable of firing a mortar bomb (either by simply dropping it inside the barrel or pulling the trigger) at a distance of 8600 m and lighter version with a shorter barrel with a range of 7300 m.
The light version, which is the standard 120 mm mortar of the Finnish Army has a shorter barrel, a modified carriage, the bipod is made of high-strength aluminum instead of steel, and the firing mechanism is simplified, being capable of drop firing only. But the firing pin can be retracted by pulling a lever to clear misfires or interrupt firing.
The KRH 92 can be mounted and fired (at a 54° angle) from the trailer unit of a Patria tracked articulated vehicle.
The mortar has seen use during the Russo-Ukrainian War with Ukrainian forces. For security reasons, Finland has not officially disclosed the quantity or exact types of equipment supplied to Ukraine.
Operators
- − 698 as of 2025
References
Bibliography
References
- "Raskas kranaatinheitin 120 KRH.". Maavoimat / Finnish army.
- "Articulated Tracked Mortar Carrier 120 KHR TEKA". The Finnish Defence Forces.
- (20 January 2023). "Finland transfers heavy armament and ammunition to Ukraine as the largest aid package to date". Militarnyi.
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