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2B9 Vasilek
The 2B9 Vasilek is a Soviet 82 mm automatic mortar that fires four-round clips and remains in Russian and Ukrainian service.
A Soviet 82 mm automatic mortar that uses four-round clips to deliver short bursts of infantry-support fire.
Overview
The 2B9 Vasilek, also transliterated Vasilyok or Vasylok, combines a mortar tube with an artillery-style wheeled carriage and automatic feed. The U.S. Army's FM 100-2-3 describes a split-trail mounting and four-round clips, allowing several rounds to leave the tube before the crew reloads. Its name means “cornflower.”
The family remains in Russian and Ukrainian service. The National Defence University of Ukraine records combat employment by both sides since 2014. Towed weapons serve alongside truck-mounted installations and mortars fitted to armored carriers.
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