MINOMET VZOR.36

MINOMET VZOR.36
Image: Minomet Vz.36 (Valka.ca)
Year1936
Weapon TypeMedium Infantry Mortar
Origin & DesignerCzechoslovakia/Skoda
Numbers Produced902
Crew5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader & Two Ammunition Bearers)
Calibre81mm
Elevation+40° to +80°
Traverse10°
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight3.256 kg (Light Bomb) 6.2 kg (Heavy Bomb)
Barrel Length1.240mm
Overall Length[@length]
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight62 kg
Operation[@operation]
Cooling System[@cooling]
Sights[@sights]
Feed[@feed]
Practical Rate of Fire12 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire25 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity220 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range80m
Effective Range1.200m (Heavy Bomb) 3.400m (Light Bomb)
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Minomet Vz.36 was a medium mortar which was based on a Stoles/Brandt design. It could fire two different weights of ammunition and could be disassembled into three loads for transportation. They were issued to heavy companies located at regimental level.