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 …

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 …

This report is concerned with medium and heavy mortars of 81, 82, and 120 mm in calibre. 81 mm HE mortar projectiles generally contain anywhere between 400 g and 680 g of HE and have a …

The L16 81mm mortar is a British and Canadian standard mortar used by the Canadian Army, British Army, and many other armed forces. It originated as a joint design by the UK and …

Sep 7, 2021 · In the US Army and the US Marine Corps, the 81mm mortar is a battalion asset. This means that each infantry battalion has a mortar platoon providing indirect fire support for …

The Mk 2 Mod 1 81-mm mortar was an unconventional weapon for an unconventional war. The unusual system combined two different weapons, both well known to the U.S. Marine Corps …

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 smooth-bore, muzzle-loaded, high-angle-of-fire weapon. The components of the mortar consist of a cannon, mount, and baseplate. The M252 medium …

In 1952, the American government replaced the standard Army and Marine Corps 81mm service mortar of World War 2/Korean War - the M1 - with a newer design designated as M29. The …

The 81 millimetre F2 mortar is a crew-served, indirect fire support weapon. The mortar is distinguished from other indirect fire systems by its capability to sustain a high rate of fire using …