KM-8 Gran

The KM-8 Gran is a Russian 120 mm semi-active laser-guided mortar round from KBP Instrument Design Bureau. Rosoboronexport's catalog describes it as a 27 kg HE-fragmentation projectile with an 11.2 kg warhead, a 5.3 kg propellant charge, and a 1.5-9 km range for smooth-bore and rifled 120 mm mortars.

KM-8 Gran, 120 mm guided mortar round, Munitions

Image source: Commons Gran artillery ammunition

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Origin: Russia
Built by: KBP Instrument Design Bureau
Type: 120 mm guided mortar round

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Specifications

Caliber: 120 mm
Guidance: Semi-active laser homing
Range: 1.5-9 km
Weight: 27 kg
Warhead: 11.2 kg HE-fragmentation
Propellant charge: 5.3 kg
Length: 1,200 mm
Compatibility: Smooth-bore and rifled 120 mm mortars

Firing Weapons

Rosoboronexport describes KM-8 Gran as a guided 120 mm mortar round for smooth-bore and rifled mortars.

Firing weapon

Weapon type

Firing evidence

120 mm mortar system

Rosoboronexport says KM-8 Gran is intended for any smooth-bore and rifled 120 mm mortars. The 2S12 Sani is a 120 mm mortar system.

Sources: Rosoboronexport Land Forces Weapons Export Catalogue

KM-8 Gran Videos

The GRAN Guided Weapon System for 120mm Mortars (English language)

KM-8 Gran Images

KM-8 Gran, 120 mm guided mortar round, Munitions - view 1 — Source: Commons Gran artillery ammunition

KM-8 Gran, 120 mm guided mortar round, Munitions - view 2 — Source: Commons Gran laser-guided mine at Engineering Technologies 2012

KM-8 Gran, 120 mm guided mortar round, Munitions - view 3 — Source: Commons Army-2022 KM-8 Gran display

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Sources

Rosoboronexport Land Forces Weapons Export CataloguePublisher: Rosoboronexport | Note: Supports the KM-8 Gran's 120 mm caliber, 1.5-9 km range, 27 kg mass, 11.2 kg warhead, 5.3 kg charge, 1,200 mm length, and compatibility with smooth-bore and rifled 120 mm mortars. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 KBP Instrument Design Bureau - Iran WatchPublisher: Iran Watch | Note: Supports KBP's role as the Gran family's manufacturer and the Russian defense-industry context behind the system. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 Commons Gran artillery ammunitionPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance for the primary KM-8 Gran photograph on Wikimedia Commons. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 Commons Gran laser-guided mine at Engineering Technologies 2012Publisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance for the Engineering Technologies 2012 photograph of a KM-8 Gran round. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 Commons Army-2022 KM-8 Gran displayPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance for the Army-2022 exhibition photograph showing KM-8 Gran among related guided munitions. | Accessed: 2026-06-23