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ORDNANCE SBML 2in MORTAR
ORDNANCE SBML 2in MORTAR
Image: SBML 2in Mortar (IWM)
Year
February 1938
Weapon Type
Light Mortar
Origin & Designer
[@designer]
Numbers Produced
39.288 (UK Only)
Crew
2 (Gunner & Loader)
Calibre
2 Inch (50.8mm)
Elevation
+45° to +90°
Traverse
[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight
[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight
1.0 kg (HE) 0.9 kg (Smoke) 0.59 kg (Illuminating)
Barrel Length
530mm
Overall Length
[@length]
Grenade Types
[@grenade_types]
Mount
[@mount]
Combat Weight
4.8 kg
Operation
[@operation]
Cooling System
[@cooling]
Sights
[@sights]
Feed
[@feed]
Practical Rate of Fire
8 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire
[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Blank Cartridge
[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity
98 m/s
Fuel Capacity
[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range
90m
Effective Range
[@effective_range]
Maximum Range
460m
Armour Penetration
[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet
[@bayonet]
Traction
[@traction]
Variants
[@variants]
Notes
The 2in mortar was the standard platoon level mortar found in all infantry units, based on a Spanish model the 2in could fire not only HE but smoke and illuminating rounds too. It was used on every front and remained in service for over 40 years.