Patria NEMO 120mm Mortar System

Patria NEMO 120mm Mortar System

Type: Self-Propelled Howitzer

Domain: land

Country of Origin: Finland

Manufacturer: Patria

Overview

Revolutionary turreted 120mm mortar system providing unprecedented automation and firepower — representing the future of indirect fire support for mechanized forces. NEMO (New Mortar) features a fully automated mortar in a rotating turret mounted on wheeled or tracked armored vehicles, automatic ammunition loading from magazine (eliminates manual loading), rate of fire exceeding 10 rounds/minute, range up to 13 km (conventional ammunition) or 20+ km (extended-range), capability to fire all NATO-standard 120mm mortar ammunition plus advanced precision-guided munitions, automatic fire control system with GPS/INS, ballistic computer, and digital fire control, and remote operation enabling crew to remain under armor. The turret can be integrated onto Patria AMV, CV90, or other platforms. NEMO provides mechanized battalions with organic indirect fire support without requiring separate mortar sections with unprotected vehicles. The automation enables rapid response and displacement (shoot-and-scoot). Finland operates NEMO on AMV chassis. Exported to Slovenia on Patria vehicles and demonstrated on multiple other platforms. Represents paradigm shift in mortar systems toward fully automated turreted weapons.

Technical Specifications

Crew3-4
Caliber120 mm smoothbore
CarrierPatria AMV 8x8 or naval mounts
Traverse360°
Elevation-3° to +85°
Max range10 km (conventional), 7+ km (laser-guided)
Rate of fire10 rounds/min
System weight~2,000 kg (on AMV)

Operators

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