Spear
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2012
Total Production : ?
| Model | Status | Year | Produced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spear | Active | 2012 | ? |
Spear
Group : Self-Propelled Howitzers
Status : Active
Also Known As : Cardom, Spear Mk2
Origin : 
Israel
Contractor : Elbit Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2012
Total Production : ?
The Elbit Systems Spear is a fully autonomous mortar system designed for lightweight tactical vehicles to engage targets at intermediate ranges. It is based on the Cardom 120mm mortar and can be operated by a two or three man crew. It is ready to fire in less than 1 minute. The Spear system is equipped with its own command and control (C2) system delivering situational awareness and battlefield management. The upgraded Spear Mk 2 featuring less recoil was introduced in May 2017.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | Active | ? | |
 Philippines | Active | 15 | |
 Romania | Active | ? |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Crew | 3 | |
| Wheel Drive | 4 | |
| Wheels | 4 | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Main Gun Caliber | 120 millimeter | |
| Time | ||
| SetUp Time | 60 second | |
News
Haifa, Israel, March 2, 2023 – Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT and TASE: ESLT) (“Elbit Systems” or the “Company”) announced today that its Romanian subsidiary, Elmet International SRL.
The new mortar system enables optimal recoil reduction; it is adapted to suit lightweight vehicles for immediate engagement operations Elbit Systems will present its latest
Photo Gallery
August 2017
Spear Mk2 artillery system
May 2017
Spear Mk2
Notes
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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