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[[Image:82mm BM-37 Mortar.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Soviet 82mm BM-37 Mortar]]
[[Image:82mm BM-37 Mortar.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Soviet 82mm BM-37 Mortar]]


The M-37 or 82-BM-37 is a Soviet 82 millimeter calibre mortar designed by BI Szayrin and accepted into service in 1937.
'''BM-37''' (known also under the names ''M-37'' and ''82-BM-37'') is a Soviet 82mm mortar. It was designed by N.Dorovlyov and accepted into service in 1937. The design of the mortar is based on the French Brandt system. The index "BM" means "batalyonny minomet" - the mortar for battalion service. During the World War II and postwar period this mortar was used in large quantities and was withdrawn from service only in 1970s. The BM-37 exists in several modifications, including postwar Chinese Type 53 and Egyptian M-69.


==Specifications==
==Specifications==


''(1937 - ?)''
''(1937 - 1970s)''


'''Type:''' Light mortar
'''Type:''' Medium mortar


'''Barrel Length:''' 1.22 m (4 ft)
'''Barrel Length:''' 1.22 m (4 ft)

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Soviet 82mm BM-37 Mortar

BM-37 (known also under the names M-37 and 82-BM-37) is a Soviet 82mm mortar. It was designed by N.Dorovlyov and accepted into service in 1937. The design of the mortar is based on the French Brandt system. The index "BM" means "batalyonny minomet" - the mortar for battalion service. During the World War II and postwar period this mortar was used in large quantities and was withdrawn from service only in 1970s. The BM-37 exists in several modifications, including postwar Chinese Type 53 and Egyptian M-69.

Specifications

(1937 - 1970s)

Type: Medium mortar

Barrel Length: 1.22 m (4 ft)

Weight: 56 kilograms (120 lb)

Calibre: 82 millimetres (3.2 in)

Rate of fire: 25 -30 rpm

Maximum range: 3,040 m (3,320 yd)

Shell: 3.05 kg (6 lb 12 oz)


The Soviet 82mm BM-37 mortars can be seen in the following films, TV series and video games::


Television

Title Actor Character Notes /Episode Release Date
Czterej pancerni i pies German soldiers as a substitution of GrW 34 1966-1970
Czterej pancerni i pies Franciszek Pieczka Cpl. Gustaw Jeleń only the ammunition as a hand grenades 1966-1970