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 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...

The M252 81mm mortar is a crew-served, medium weight mortar which is highly accurate and provides for a greater range and lethality than the previous 81mm mortar. The M252 system consists...

Sep 7, 2021 · M252 is the standard medium-weight 81mm mortar in service with the US military today. Each mortar requires a team of five infantrymen to properly field and operate it. The M252 weighs about...

Maximum: 30 rounds per minute for 2 minutes. The M252 81mm mortar is a smooth-bore, muzzle-loaded, high-angle-of-fire weapon. The components of the mortar consist of a cannon, mount, and baseplate. The M252 medium mortar offers a …

Jul 7, 2011 · The M252 81mm Medium Extended Range Mortar is a crew-served, medium weight mortar which is highly accurate and provides for a greater range (4,500 meters to 5,650 meters) and lethality...

The smoothbore, muzzle-loading M252 medium weight mortar system offers up accurate long-range indirect fire support to American ground forces. It is an 81mm high-angle-of-fire system that is crew-served, entering US Army service in 1987.

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.

These are the current mortar systems the United States Army utilizes: Light Mortars. The M224 is a 6o-mm light, short range mortar weapon. It weighs just under 50 pounds and can be used either in a conventional mode, or handheld. The maximum range for the M224 is 3,500 meters.

Dec 15, 2014 · U.S. Army weapons engineers have begun fielding a new lightweight 81mm mortar that’s 14 percent lighter than current 81s. The new M252A1 81mm mortar is 12 pounds lighter than its...