| Type 87 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortar |
| Place of origin | China |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See users |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Norinco |
| Designed | 1987 |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 27kg[ citation needed ] (without sight) |
| Length | 1400mm |
| Caliber | 82 mm |
| Elevation | +45 to +85° |
| Traverse | 4° left and right |
| Rate of fire | 20 rounds/min |
| Effective firing range | 120 m to 5.6 km (standard rounds), 6 km (special rounds) |
| References | "W87". WEAPONSYSTEMS.NET. WEAPONSYSTEMS.NET. Retrieved 13 Sep 2019. "Light Mortar Model W87". CHINA JING AN IMPORT & EXPORT CORP. CHINA JING AN IMPORT & EXPORT CORP. |
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