The 2B14 Podnos (2Б14 "Поднос"- Platter) is a Soviet 82 mm mortar. The 2B14 was designed in early 1980s as a light indirect fire weapon for the use of airborne and other light infantry forces.[1] Despite the intent to field the 2B14 with light infantry units, the 2B14 appears to have been fielded with regular motor rifle units as well at a scale of six per battalion.[2]
Variants
- 2B14 (2Б14)
- 2B14-1 (2Б14-1-1)
Operators
Current operators
Georgia – Used by Georgian Army
Malaysia – In service with the Malaysian Army
Russia – The Russians are believed to have about 276 in service and 3,000 in storage.[2]
Syria – In use with the Syrian Arab Army.
Ukraine – Used by both government forces and Russian-backed rebels in the Russo-Ukrainian War.[3]
Former operators
Soviet Union – Passed down to successor states.- Lebanese Forces (militia)
References
- ^ "2B14 Podnos 82 mm light mortar (Russian Federation) - Jane's Infantry Weapons". www.janes.com. Archived from the original on 16 August 2009.
- ^ a b "2B14-1 PODNOS 82mm MORTAR | Russian Military Analysis". Archived from the original on 23 October 2013. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
- ^ "Latest from the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), based on information received as of 19:30, 15 April 2019". osce.org. Retrieved 28 August 2023.