| 82 mm M1936 Battalion Mortar | |
| Origin: | Soviet Union |
| Type: | Infantry mortar |
| Is Ranged: | yes |
| Is Artillery: | yes |
| Used By: | Soviet Union |
| Wars: | World War II Korean War[1] |
| Weight: | 62kg (137lb) |
| Part Length: | 1.22m (04feet)[2] |
| Cartridge: | 3.35kg (07.39lb) |
| Caliber: | 82mm |
| Rate: | 25 -30 rpm |
| Velocity: | 202m/s |
| Max Range: | 3km (02miles) |
| Elevation: | +45° to +85° |
| Traverse: | 6° to 11° variable with elevation |
The M-36 or 82-BM-36 (батальонный миномёт) is a Soviet 82 millimeter calibre mortar. The design of the M-36 is closely based on the earlier French Brandt mle 27/31 mortar with Russian modifications.[3] The main difference between the 82-BM-36 and the later 82-BM-37 was the adoption of a round base-plate, revised traverse/elevation controls, simplified sights and spring-loaded shock absorbers on the bi-pod to reduce the amount of relaying needed between shots. The German designation for captured M-36 mortars was 8.2 cm GrW 274/1(r). The M-36 could fire German 81 mm ammunition but range and accuracy suffered.