[IDEX 2025] The Russian 2B25 Silent Mortar 

By Lynndon Schooler

82mm 2B25 Silent Mortar system. Photo by Lynndon Schooler.

Time is everything in an attack, and having a weapon that gives you the advantage of time is invaluable. This system lets your mortar team drop rounds on a target while concealing their firing location. This is the Russian silent short-range 82mm mortar system known as 2B25. Based on released videos, it sounds like a suppressed AK firing subsonic 7.62×39 ammunition. The system has a maximum range of 1,200 meters.This silent mortar system supports an offensive operation conducted by a small team. While assisting an attacking element, it will take time for the enemy to locate, respond, and send rounds their way.The 2B25 is a rarely seen weapon typically issued to special units that require extra firepower for offensive operations. Weighing 28.6 lbs (13 kg), it is relatively easy to carry and move around. This mortar has been observed a few times during the Russo-Ukraine war.The system employs a captive piston mechanism and an internal spigot firing mechanism that activates when the firing handle is pulled. The firing mechanism within the

Source: The Firearm Blog