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.

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

The M1 became the standard mortar battalion for the U.S. military in World War II, and served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars until it was eventually replaced by the M29a lighter, longer-range 81mm system.

Feb 4, 2019 · The M1 became the standard American battalion mortar of World War 2 and saw action in the Korean War as well as the Vietnam War until it was eventually replaced by the M29 - a lighter 81mm system with a longer reach.

The M1 81 mm Mortar can fire several types of shells to obtain three different effects: destruction with explosive and incendiary shells, blindness with smoke bombs and illumination with illuminating shells.

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. General data. Weight: Tube 44.5 lb (20 kg) Mount 46.5 lb (21 kg) Base plate 45 lb (20 kg) Total 136lb; Ammunition

The M1 is a conventional muzzle loaded smoothbore 81mm mortar. It is a slightly modified Brandt Mle 27/31 mortar. It can be disassembled in three pieces, being the barrel, the baseplate and the bipod with sight assembly.

Feb 26, 2019 · The 81mm M1 Mortar was developed from the French Brandt design first developed during WWI. The U.S government purchased the manufacturing rights in the late 1930s. The 81mm could be broken down into its three basic components for transport: the tube, the mount and the baseplate.

The WWII United States 81mm M1 Mortar was based on the pre-WWII French Brandt mortar. The M1 mortar was used from World War II until the 1950s when it was replaced by the lighter and longer range M29 mortar.

Feb 13, 2025 · 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. General Data. Type: Infantry mortar. Place of origin: United States. In service: 1935–1952. Used by: United ...