120 mm round with thermobaric bomb

The 120 mm round with thermobaric bomb is a Bulgarian-made thermobaric mortar round from VMZ's export catalog. VMZ describes it as a 120 mm round for all types of 120 mm mortars, designed to blast personnel, shelters, fortifications, difficult terrain, and vehicles with a thermobaric overpressure effect.

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Origin: Bulgaria
Built by: VMZ
Type: 120 mm thermobaric mortar round
Service note: Modern export mortar ammunition

mortar thermobaric 120 mm munition

Specifications

Caliber: 120 mm
Length of fuzed round: 661 mm
Weight of round: 16 kg
Weight of explosive charge: 1.85 kg
Muzzle velocity: 274 +/- 3 m/s
Maximum range: 5,840 m
Fuze: V-RM
Compatible mortars: PM-38, PM-43, M-120, and 2B11 mortars

Firing Weapons

VMZ's product sheet says this round is for all types of 120 mm mortars and specifically lists the PM-38 among the compatible mortars.

Firing weapon

Weapon type

Firing evidence

120 mm towed heavy mortar

VMZ lists PM-38 as one of the compatible mortars for this 120 mm thermobaric round.

Sources: VMZ 120 mm Thermobaric Mortar Round

120 mm round with thermobaric bomb Images

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Sources

VMZ 120 mm Thermobaric Mortar RoundPublisher: VMZ | Note: Supports the product designation, Bulgarian manufacturer context, thermobaric role, technical specifications, and the compatibility list that includes PM-38. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 Armoteh 120 mm Round With Thermobaric BombPublisher: Armoteh | Note: Supports the product title, photographed product image, and the published technical summary shown on the retailer page. | Accessed: 2026-06-23