An 81-mm mortar is a medium-weight mortar. It is a smooth-bore, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon used for long-range indirect fire support of light infantry, air assault, and airborne units across the entire front of a battalion zone of influence. [1][2] Many countries use or have used an 81-mm mortar in their armed forces. Examples are:

The M252 81 mm medium weight mortar is a British-designed smooth bore, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon used for long-range indirect fire support to light infantry, air assault, and airborne units across the entire front of a battalion zone of influence.

The M1 mortar is an American 81 millimeter caliber mortar. It was based on the French Brandt mortar. The M1 mortar was used from before World War II until the 1950s when it was replaced by the lighter and longer ranged M29 mortar. Weight:

The M252A1 is a lightweight 81mm mortars system that is thirteen percent (13%) lighter in weight while at the same time maintaining the same range, rates of fire and barrel life as the legacy...

Oct 23, 2017 · "81mm rounds have a maximum effective range of 5,608 meters," said Leininger. "120mm rounds can reach 7,200 meters and the kill radius spans 76 meters in diameter." All mortarmen follow the same...

Sep 7, 2021 · The 81mm mortar is a key indirect fire weapon, offering versatile, high-impact rounds for U.S. infantry with impressive precision and range.

The M252 81 mm medium weight mortar is a British designed smooth bore, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon used for long-range indirect fire support to light infantry, air assault,...

BALLISTIC DATAFOR MORTAR 81mm M69B . Propelling . Xmax (m) Barell Length (mm) Pressure in Barrel (bar) O+4 : 4870 ; 1150 . ≤ 618: FUZE UTU, M93-N . UTU, M93P1 and UTU, M93-N is mechanical, point -detonating, impact fuze of superquick and delay

May 10, 2006 · 81mm mortar ammunition. The M1 81mm sabot (inert) consists of two major components: the 81mm aluminum alloy sabot and 22mm subcaliber cartridge. The sabot is designed to fire the subcaliber cartridge through the barrel. The subcaliber cartridge, when loaded into the sabot, approximates a round of service ammunition both in size and weight.

Mortars have a number of different designs in various calibres; this report highlights some of the most commonly encountered varieties of conventionally designed medium and heavy mortars – specifically 81 mm and 82 mm medium mortars, and 120 mm heavy mortars.