The M29 is an American-produced 81 millimeter mortar. It began replacing the M1 mortar in U.S. service in 1952 being lighter and with greater range. It was subsequently replaced by the …

In 1952, the US government replaced the standard WWII/Korea 81mm Army and Marine Corps service mortar - M1 - with a newer design M29. The "straight-tube" M29 was chosen for two …

The M29 is an American-produced 81 millimeter mortar. It began replacing the M1 mortar in U.S. service in 1952 being lighter and with greater range. It was subsequently replaced by the...

Feb 9, 2023 · The M29 would become the standard American mortar in the upcoming Vietnam War. The 81mm weapons platoon consisted of the headquarters platoon and four mortar …

Feb 1, 2017 · As the NVA attacked the landing zone, Alpha Company crews in Fire Support Base Ripcord, equipped with M29A1 81mm mortars, fired several hundred rounds, about a third of …

First deployed in 1952, The US Model 29 81mm Mortar was a lightweight, crew served Infantry weapon which proved to be a reliable component to The US Military Arsenal for almost 40 …

The M29 is an American-produced 81 millimeter mortar. It began replacing the M1 mortar in U.S. service in 1952 being lighter and with greater range. It was subsequently replaced by the …

Jul 7, 2011 · The M29 81mm mortar, like the 60mm mortar, is a smooth-bore, muzzle-loaded, high-angle, indirect fire weapon. It consists of a barrel, sight, bipod, and base plate.

The M29 is a smoothbore muzzle loaded 81mm mortar. It can be identified by its barrel, which has ribs to increase cooling rate. The M29A1 has an improved barrel that allows for a higher rate …

M29 or M-29 may refer to: M29 cluster bomb, a World War II era cluster bomb; M29 mortar, an 81 millimeter calibre mortar; M29 Weasel, a United States Army tracked vehicle used in World …