2S12 Sani

The 2S12 "Sani" ("sleigh") (GRAU index 2S12) is a 120 mm heavy mortar system used by the Russian Army and other former Soviet states. First fielded in 1981, the 2S12 is a continued development on the towed mortars first used in World War II.

2S12 "Sani"
2S12 Sani
TypeHeavy mortar
Place of originSoviet Union / Russia
Service history
In service1981–present
WarsSoviet–Afghan War, First and Second Chechen Wars, War in Donbass
Production history
Designed1981
ManufacturerUraltransmash Works (Ekaterinburg, Russia)
Motovilikha Plants Corporation (Perm, Russia)
No. built2,000+ pieces
Specifications
Mass190.5 kg (420 lb) without transport chassis
Crew4 gunners, 1 commander (plus 2 prime mover crew)

Shell120 mm HE mortar bombs
Shell weight16 kg (35 lb)
Carriage2F510 2×1 wheeled transport chassis, GAZ-66 4×4 truck (prime mover)
Elevation45°–80°
Traverse±5° from center
Rate of fire12 rds per minute
Effective firing rangeMinimum: 0.5 km (0.31 mi)
Maximum: 7.1 km (4.4 mi)
SightsMPM-44M graduated sight
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