60 mm High-Explosive Mortar Bomb

The 60 mm High-Explosive Mortar Bomb is an Azerbaijani 60 mm mortar round marketed by Azersilah for NATO-standard smooth-bore mortars. The company says it is intended for engagement of troops in open terrain or light shelters, including use with the 20N6M, and lists a 300 mm fuze-equipped length, 1.6 kg weight, and 0.2 kg explosive charge.

60 mm High-Explosive Mortar Bomb, 60 mm mortar bomb, Munitions

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Profile

Origin: Azerbaijan
Built by: Azersilah
Type: 60 mm mortar bomb
Service note: Contemporary

mortar ammunition indirect fire portable

Specifications

Caliber: 60 mm
Maximum range: 3200 m
Length of mortar bomb (fuzed): 300 mm
Weight of mortar bomb (fuzed): 1.6 kg
Weight of explosive charge: 0.2 kg
Operating temperature range: -50°C to +50°C
Shelf life: 10 years
Fuze: M-6H or AZ111A2 / Dummy
Body: Cast iron
Explosive filling: TNT
Number of charges: 1 + 4 increment charges

Firing Weapons

Azersilah identifies this 60 mm high-explosive round as ammunition for the 20N6M and other NATO-standard 60 mm smooth-bore mortars.

Firing weapon

Weapon type

Firing evidence

20N6M 60 mm mortar

60 mm dual-purpose mortar

The product page says the bomb is designed for use with the 20N6M 60 mm mortar.

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60 mm High-Explosive Mortar Bomb Images

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Sources

Azersilah 60 mm High-Explosive Mortar BombPublisher: Azersilah | Note: Supports manufacturer background, product imagery, specifications, and the documented use of this bomb with the 20N6M 60 mm mortar. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 Azersilah Ammunition & Equipment CatalogPublisher: Azersilah | Note: Supports official catalog background and the published technical data for the 60 mm high-explosive mortar bomb. | Accessed: 2026-06-23