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Module - IV Role and Equipment used by the Armed Forces

Indian Armed Forces :
Weapons and War Equip- 51mm Mortar: This is used to fire high explosive bombs on enemy. It is an area
ment and Modernisation weapon use which can destroy the enemy. It can also fire illumination and smoke
bombs.

Note

Fig 10.8- 51mm Mortar

7.62mm Medium Machine Gun: It can fire 600 to 1000 rounds per minute at an
effective distance of 1800m. The 30mm Automatic Grenade Launcher is best suited
to engage enemies in the open. It has an ammunition box that can hold 30 grenades. It
can fire up to 2300m.

Fig.. 10.9 - 7.62mm Medium Machine Fig 10.10- Gun 30mm Automatic Grenade Launcher

7.62mm Dragunov Sniper Rifle: It has an effective range of 800m and is widely
used by sharp shooters and marksmen to eliminate individual enemy targets. It is very
effectively used on the Line of Control at our borders in Jammu and Kashmir.

Fig - 10.11 - 7.62mm Dragunov Sniper Rifle

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