Munitions

BEKM-82 cumulative mine

Also known as
  • BEKM
  • BEKM-82
  • 82 mm repesz-kumulatív aknagránát
  • 82 mm HEAT mortar projectile

The BEKM-82 is a Hungarian 82 mm HEAT-fragmentation mortar projectile developed for automatic and conventional 82 mm mortars. HM Haditechnikai Intézet describes it as a dual-purpose anti-armor and fragmentation round: a 3.1 kg projectile with a shaped-charge effect rated for 100 mm of armor penetration. The page remains relationship-only because the public sources identify design, compatibility, and later Iraqi transfer context, but not direct BEKM-82 firing in a named conflict.

BEKM-82 cumulative mine, 82 mm HEAT-fragmentation mortar projectile, Munitions
Image source: 82 mm repesz-kumulatív aknagránát
Profile / Specs

Specifications

Caliber
82 mm
Projectile class
HEAT-fragmentation mortar projectile
Complete round weight
3.1 kg
Armor penetration
100 mm
Target effects
Shaped-charge effect against light armor plus fragmentation against personnel
Compatible launchers
Automatic and conventional 82 mm mortars
Documented firing mode
ARES identifies BEKM-82 with Hungary's 2B9M Vasilek direct-fire role
Designation basis
BEKM from the developers' surnames
Firing Weapons

ARES identifies the BEKM-82 as the HEAT projectile used by Hungary's 2B9M Vasilek direct-fire configuration, and HTI says the round was built for automatic and conventional mortars.

Firing weaponWeapon typeFiring evidence
82 mm 2B9 Vasilek automatic mortar, 82 mm automatic gun-mortar, Artillery82 mm 2B9 Vasilek automatic mortar82 mm automatic mortar

ARES says Hungary's 2B9M Vasilek uses the BEKM-82 HEAT projectile for direct fire, and HTI says the round can be fired from automatic and conventional mortars.

Sources: Soviet 2B9M Vasilek self-loading mortar, 82 mm repesz-kumulatív aknagránát

Source-Backed Scope

The strongest public evidence treats BEKM-82 as a Hungarian component munition, not as an independently documented conflict-use entry. The useful record is the round's design role, mortar compatibility, and limited transfer trail.

ScopeSource-backed contextCatalog treatment
Design roleHTI describes an 82 mm fragmentation-cumulative mortar projectile with shaped-charge armor effect and fragmentation effect against personnel.Specs and summary identify BEKM-82 as a HEAT-fragmentation mortar projectile rather than a general mortar bomb.
Launcher compatibilityHTI says the round was made for automatic and conventional mortars, and ARES ties it to Hungary's 2B9M Vasilek direct-fire configuration.The relationship section links the 2B9 Vasilek page without copying the mortar's conflict record onto this munition.
Iraq transfer contextHTI says remaining BEKM-82 stocks were sent to Iraq in 2014; Hungarian government reporting separately documents the 2014 ammunition-aid shipment.The service note records transfer context, but no conflict-use row is added without a source documenting BEKM-82 firing or fielding in a specific conflict.
English-language identificationJMU CISR's Iraq ordnance guide lists a Hungarian 82 mm HEAT mortar projectile identified as BEKM-82.The alias and source list preserve the English identification trail for researchers.

Sources: 82 mm repesz-kumulatív aknagránát; Soviet 2B9M Vasilek self-loading mortar; Iraq Ordnance Identification Guide; Hungary to send ammunition to Iraq.

Timeline

BEKM-82 cumulative mine Key Events

  1. Hungarian development work

    HTI says the development team began work on an 82 mm fragmentation-cumulative mortar projectile for existing mortars and the automatic mortar role.

  2. Surplus transfer to Iraq

    HTI identifies remaining BEKM-82 stocks among ammunition later sent to Iraq, while Hungarian government reporting describes the 2014 ammunition aid shipment.

Media

BEKM-82 cumulative mine Images

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Source: 82 mm repesz-kumulatív aknagránát
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Sources

Soviet 2B9M Vasilek self-loading mortarPublisher: Armament Research Services | Note: Supports the direct-fire relationship between the 2B9M Vasilek family and the Hungarian BEKM-82 HEAT projectile. | Accessed: 2026-06-2982 mm repesz-kumulatív aknagránátPublisher: Haditechnikai Intézet | Note: Supports the BEKM designation basis, developers, dual HEAT-fragmentation role, 3.1 kg mass, 100 mm armor penetration, automatic and conventional mortar compatibility, 2014 Iraq transfer statement, and HTI image provenance. | Accessed: 2026-06-29Iraq Ordnance Identification GuidePublisher: James Madison University CISR | Note: Lists the item as Hungarian projectile, 82-mm, mortar, HEAT, model unknown (BEKM-82), providing a corroborating English-language designation. | Accessed: 2026-06-29Hungary to send ammunition to IraqPublisher: Government of Hungary | Note: Supports the 2014 Hungarian ammunition-aid context for Iraq; HTI is the source that specifically identifies BEKM-82 stocks in that transfer. | Accessed: 2026-06-29