Philippine Army Deploys New Armored Mortar Carrier to 3ID Area

09 Juli 2022

M113-A2 Armored Mortar Carrier with Soltam Cardom 120mm mortar (all photos : PA, PAST)

Philippine Army through its Armor Division deploys it's new Armored Mortar Carrier (AMC) with Soltam Cardom 120mm Recoil Mortar System installed on a M113-A2 APC to 6th Cavalry Company Separate, supporting the 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division area.

This will be used to further strengthen the Command's military capabilities to accomplish combat related missions against any threats within Western and Central Visayas.

AMC has a smooth-bore, muzzle-loaded recoiling mortar equipped with state of the art auto-laying system incorporating an electric drive system for elevation and traverse. 

It can be indirectly fired on rapid rate which is 12 rounds per minute or sustained rate 3-4 rounds per minute which can cause real damage to enemy targets.

3ID's mandate is to protect the people and sustain the peace and development in it's Area of Responsibilities. Part of this is to contribute in ending local communist armed conflict in this part of the country.

(PAST)