120mm Mortar obr 1938 (SU711) The Soviet 120mm mortars filled the role of cheap but effective regimental artillery. All the variations of the 120mm mortar were very similar in capabilities, though the m.1941 had a slightly longer range (6000m) compared to the 5700m of the m.38 and m.43.

These weapons proved powerful and easy to produce. They were a real salvation for the Red Army in 1941-1942 compensating for the lack of divisional and field artillery. They proved so effective that the Germans copied the design exactly (using blueprints, found at one of the Kharkov plants) for their sGrW42.

It was also copied and deployed by the Finnish Army as the Model 1938 and remained in Finnish service well after WWII had ended. The Soviets produced over 46,000 120mm Mortars during the war. Six 120mm mortars were assigned to each Soviet Infantry Regiment.

Weapon Data Caliber 120mm Length of Barrel 1.862m Length of Bore 1.536m Weight 280.1kg Elevation +45º to +80º Traverse +/-30º Bomb Weight (HE) 16kg Maximum Range (HE) 5700m

In Flames Of War The Heavy Mortar Company is well worth the investment in points to field in your Strelkovy Batalon. At 240pts for 6 tubes you get a lot firepower at your disposal! 6 tubes gives you re-rolls on you hits, combined with the Russian ability to always hit on 6 and their FP of 2+ (4+ as Artillery) they can cause some real damage on even the most well protected enemy.

Their range of 56”/140cm gives them the reach to cause your enemy some stress. The observer for +30pts is worth it as well, giving you the opportunity to get better ranging. Designed by Evan Allen Painted by Dion Holswich