CARDOM Autonomous Mortar
Type: Self-Propelled Howitzer
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Denmark
Manufacturer: Elbit Systems (Israel)
First Deployed: 2025
Overview
The CARDOM 10 (Computerized Autonomous Recoil mortar DOM) is a 120mm autonomous mortar system developed by Elbit Systems and integrated into APC or IFV platforms. Denmark integrates CARDOM into its Piranha V APCs, providing organic fire support at battalion level. The system can fire 6 rounds in under a minute with full GPS-aided navigation and automatic laying.
Technical Specifications
| caliber | 120mm smoothbore |
|---|---|
| mounting | Integrated into Piranha V APC turret ring |
| max_range | 8,500 m standard / 13,000 m extended (RAAM shells) |
| min_range | 100 m |
| automation | Fully autonomous loading, laying, and firing |
| rate_of_fire | 6 rounds/min |
| crew_required | 0 for unmanned operation (fire control from inside) |
Operators
- Canada
- Colombia
- Denmark
- Israel
- Spain
- United States
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