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Entered service 2007

Crew 1 + 2 / 3 men

Armament

Main gun 2 x 120-mm mortars

Machine guns 1 x 7.62-mm / 12.7-mm

Maximum firing range over 10 km

Maximum rate of fire 24 rpm

Elevation range - 3 to + 85 degrees

Traverse range 360 degrees

Ammunition load

Main gun 50 - 60 rounds

Machine guns ?

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120-mm self-propelled mortar system

The AMOS is a new-generation mortar system, designed for a rapid rate of fire

The AMOS or Advanced MOrtar System was developedas a joint venture between Patria (Finland) and Hagglunds(Sweden). Hagglunds is responsible for the turret and Patriafor the breech loaded 120-mm mortars. It is a newgeneration mortar, designed for a rapid rate of fire. Finlandordered a total of 24 of these twin-barrel mortar systems onthe Patria AMV chassis. Sweden ordered two AMOSsystems on the CV90 chassis.

The AMOS is a turret with two 120-mm breech loadedmortars. Compared with conventional mortars the AMOShas increased firepower. It's maximum rate of fire is 24rounds per minute. Vehicle has an automatic ammunition

handling system. This artillery system is capable of multiple round simultaneous impact firing. It can fire up to 14 roundsand leave position before the mines hit target simultaneously. This mortar system also has a direct fire capability.Maximum range of direct fire is 1 500 m. The AMOS is compatible with all standard 120-mm mortar ammunition as wellas smart guided ammunition, including the Strix precision guided munitions. The Strix was developed by Saab BoforsDynamics. It has a range of 5 km.

This artillery system is fitted with automatic electronic target engagement and firing systems. The AMOS has a briefreaction time. It can open fire in less than 30 seconds and leave firing position in less than 10 seconds.

Armor of the AMOS turret protects against infantry weapons and artillery shell splinters. This artillery system has amuzzle blast protection. Vehicle is fitted with NBC protection system.

The AMOS mortar turret can be mounted on a variety of wheeled or tracked chassis, including CV90 infantry fightingvehicle, or stretched M113 armored personnel carrier. The AMOS was even tested on naval vessels, particularly theSwedish Combat Boat 90.

Variants

NEMO (NEw MOrtar) is a lighter version of the AMOS, fitted with a single barrel, but has the same ballistics as theordnance. This variant was developed by Patria. It is in service with Finland and Slovenia.

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