page_title: Cardom
section_title: Performance
hierarchical_section_title: Cardom / Performance
caption_attribution_description: English: a stryker firing a 120mm illumonation during OIF
context_page_description: The Cardom "Hatchet", is an Israeli 81mm/120mm Recoil Mortar System, manufactured by Soltam Systems. It is used by the US Army, the Israel Defence Forces, NATO countries, and others. The Cardom is an autonomous, computerized system for mounting on light and medium armored carriers. The system provides accurate and effective fire support.
context_section_description: Range:7,000-8,000 meters
  Calibre: 120/81mm smoothbore and rifled
  Max rate of fire : 16 rounds per minute
  Traverse (deg) : 360
  Shoot of first round: less than 30 sec
  Crew : 2-4 dependent on carrier
  Dual mode : mounted and dismounted
caption: Cardom on a US  M1129 Mortar Carrier in operation in Iraq
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