General data

Light mortar MMB17 (M75) cal.120mm 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 berriers or mine fields, demolish lighter fortications and remove top soil covers over heavy bunkers. The mortar is also well suited for combat against mechanized units, by destroying their infantry. It is also suitable for making of smoke screens and for target illumination at night.
Light mortar MMB17 cal.120 mm (M75) is appropriately used by infantry battalions. There are two models of the 120 mm mortar.