81mm M1 MORTAR

81mm M1 MORTAR
Image: 81mm M1 MORTAR (Wikipedia)
Year1935
Weapon Type[@type]
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced38.300
Crew6 (Squad Leader, Gunner, Loader & Three Ammunition Bearers)
Calibre81mm
Elevation+14° to +85°
Traverse14°
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight3.1 kg HE / 4.82 kg Smoke
Barrel Length1.257mm
Overall Length[@length]
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight62 kg
Operation[@operation]
Cooling System[@cooling]
SightsM4
Feed[@feed]
Practical Rate of Fire18 r.p.m
Maximum Rate of Fire30 r.p.m
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity210 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range182m
Effective Range[@effective_range]
Maximum Range3000m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesBased on the Brandt mle 27/31 the M1 was the big brother to the lighter M2, it was built under license with slight modifications and was issued to support Companies at Battalion level in the infantry, airborne and marines.