General data Light mortar 120 mm M75 is a light-weight weapon of infantry close support, designed for annihilation of manpower, destroying of firing points during artillery preparation of attack and for defence of a supported unit. It is particularly effective on intersected and hilly terrains where the enemy may be hidden by a rear slope. The mortar can effectively open breaches in wire barriers or mine fields, demolish lighter fortifi-cations and remove top soil covers over heavy bun¬kers. The mortar is also well suited for combat against mechanized units, by destroying their infan¬try. It is also suitable for making of smoke screens and for target illumination at night.

Light mortar 120 mm M75 is appropriately used by infantry battalions. There are-two models of the 120 mm mortar.