MORTIER MODÈLE 1937

MORTIER MODÈLE 1937
Image: Mortier Modèle 1937 (SDH)
Year1939
Weapon TypeLight Mortar
Origin & DesignerFrance/Brandt
Numbers Produced29.000
Crew2
Calibre50mm
Elevation45° (Fixed)
Traverse
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight43.5g
Barrel Length415mm
Overall Length[@length]
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight3.65 kg
Operation[@operation]
Cooling System[@cooling]
Sights[@sights]
Feed[@feed]
Practical Rate of Fire20 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire25 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity70 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range70m
Effective Range[@effective_range]
Maximum Range450m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe 50mm Mle 1937 mortar was issued in 1939 to replace the VB Rifle Grenade Launcher in use at the platoon level.