2B14 Podnos
The 2B14 Podnos (2Б14 "Поднос"- Platter) is a Soviet 82 mm
| 2B14 Podnos | |
|---|---|
 2B14 Podnos mortar at "Engineering Technologies 2010" forum | |
| Type | Mortar |
| Place of origin | USSR |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1980s |
| Wars | Soviet–Afghan War Lebanese Civil War Syrian Civil War Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1983 |
| Manufacturer | Nizni Novgorod Engineering Plant |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 41.88 kg (92.3 lb) |
| Crew | 4 |
| Shell | 3.14 kg (6 lb 15 oz) HE |
| Caliber | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Carriage | 2F510 2x1 wheeled transport chassis, GAZ-66 4×4 truck (prime mover) |
| Elevation | 45°–85° |
| Traverse | ±8° (without bipod repositioning) |
| Rate of fire | 24-30 rounds per minute |
| Effective firing range | Minimum: 0.08 km (0.050 mi) Maximum: 4.27 km (2.65 mi) |
Russian soldiers firing Podnos mortar during invasion of Ukraine
mortar. The 2B14 was designed in early 1980s as a light indirect fire weapon for the use of airborne and other light infantry forces.[1] Despite the intent to field the 2B14 with light infantry units, the 2B14 appears to have been fielded with regular motor rifle units as well at a scale of six per battalion.[2]
Variants
- 2B14 (2Б14)
- 2B14-1 (2Б14-1-1)
Operators
Map with 2B14 operators in blue with former operators in red
Current operators
Georgia – Used by Georgian Army
Malaysia – In service with the Malaysian Army
Russia – The Russians are believed to have about 276 in service and 3,000 in storage.[2]
Syria – In use with the Syrian Arab Army.
Ukraine – Used by both government forces and Russian-backed rebels in the Russo-Ukrainian War.[3]
Former operators
Soviet Union – Passed down to successor states.- Lebanese Forces (militia)
References
- "2B14 Podnos 82 mm light mortar (Russian Federation) - Jane's Infantry Weapons". www.janes.com. Archived from the original on 16 August 2009.
- "2B14-1 PODNOS 82mm MORTAR | Russian Military Analysis". Archived from the original on 23 October 2013. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
- "Latest from the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), based on information received as of 19:30, 15 April 2019". osce.org. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
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