2B14 Podnos

{{Infobox weapon

| name = 2B14 Podnos

| image = 2B14 Podnos at "Engineering Technologies 2010" forum.jpg

| caption = 2B14 Podnos mortar at "Engineering Technologies 2010" forum

| origin = Soviet Union

| type = Mortar

| is_ranged = yes

| is_bladed =

| is_explosive = yes

| is_artillery = yes

| is_vehicle =

| is_missile =

| is_UK =

| service = 1980s

| wars = Soviet–Afghan War
Lebanese Civil War
Syrian Civil War
Russo-Ukrainian War

| manufacturer = Nizni Novgorod Engineering Plant

| design_date = 1983

| number =

| weight = {{convert|41.88|kg|lb|abbr=on}}

| crew = 4

| carriage = 2F510 2x1 wheeled transport chassis, GAZ-66 4×4 truck (prime mover)

| cartridge = {{convert|3.14|kg|lboz|abbr=on}} HE

| caliber={{convert|82|mm|in|abbr=on}}

| ammo_wt =

| rate = 24-30 rounds per minute

| range = Minimum: {{convert|0.08|km|mi|abbr=on}}
Maximum: {{convert|4.27|km|mi|abbr=on}}

| elevation = 45°–85°

| traverse = ±8° (without bipod repositioning)

}}

File:Russian soldier passed a 82mm mortar shell.jpg

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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.{{cite web |url=http://www.janes.com/articles/Janes-Infantry-Weapons/2B14-Podnos-82-mm-light-mortar-Russian-Federation.html |title=2B14 Podnos 82 mm light mortar (Russian Federation) - Jane's Infantry Weapons |website=www.janes.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090816203847/http://www.janes.com/articles/Janes-Infantry-Weapons/2B14-Podnos-82-mm-light-mortar-Russian-Federation.html |archive-date=2009-08-16}} 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.{{Cite web |url=http://warfare.be/db/catid/240/linkid/2432/title/2b14-1-podnos-82mm-mortar/ |title=2B14-1 PODNOS 82mm MORTAR | Russian Military Analysis |access-date=17 June 2013 |archive-date=23 October 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131023225150/http://warfare.be/db/catid/240/linkid/2432/title/2b14-1-podnos-82mm-mortar/ |url-status=dead }}