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 …

Nov 21, 2024 · Here are a few real-world examples of mortar range: The M224 60mm mortar, used by the US military, has a range of around 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles). The M252 81mm …

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...

Service: US Army, US Marine Corps. Caliber: 81mm. Range: 5,935 meters. Crew: 3. The M252 81mm mortar is a crew-served, medium weight mortar which is highly accurate and provides …

Dec 2, 2015 · The M252 81mm medium extended range mortar (see diagram below) is a crew-served, smooth bore, muzzle loaded, high angle of fire weapon system. It is designed to be …

Sep 7, 2021 · At this caliber, the M252 81mm mortar is practically a light artillery piece. The kill radius of the 10-pound (4.5-kg) HE round is approximately 35 meters. The maximum effective …

The M252 is an adaptation of the British 81mm L16A2 mortar developed in the 1950s. It entered service with the U.S. Army and replaced the previous 81 mm M29 mortar in 1987. It was …

The M252 medium mortar offers a compromise between the light and heavy mortars. Its range and explosive power is greater than the M224, yet it is still light enough to be man-packed over …

Jan 16, 2013 · 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 …

Oct 19, 2017 · 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 …