M326 120-mm Mortar Stowage Kit (Quick Stow)

The M326 120-mm Mortar System was developed by BAE Systems to make it easier for Soldiers to quickly set-up and take down the M120 120-mm Mortar system on the battlefield.

The M326 is a simple and rugged device that can be easily attached to the M1101 Trailer, High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) or a variety of other vehicles that serve as a prime mover for 120-mm mortar systems. It significantly reduces mortar crew workload by using a hydraulic system to hoist the fully assembled 300 pound M120 Mortar into and out of the trailer or vehicle used to haul the weapon.

During tests, mount and dismount of a fully assembled M120 Mortar have been achieved in less than 20 seconds.

In September 2007, BAE Systems received a $13.9 million contract from the U.S. Army’s Product Manager – Mortar Systems (PM-MS) to procure 588 of the M326 systems.

If all options are exercised, the contract could grow to $20.5 million.