MORTIER MODÈLE 1927/31

MORTIER MODÈLE 1927/31
Image: Mortier Modèle 1927/31 (Clausuchronia)
Year1927
Weapon TypeMedium Mortar
Origin & DesignerFrance/Brandt
Numbers Produced8000
Crew6
Calibre81.4mm
Elevation-45° to +85°
Traverse8° to 12°
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight3.25 kg (Light)
6.84 kg (Heavy)
Barrel Length1.267mm
Overall Length[@length]
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight58.5 kg
Operation[@operation]
Cooling System[@cooling]
Sights[@sights]
Feed[@feed]
Practical Rate of Fire12 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire18 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity194 m/s (Light)
115 m/s (Heavy)
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range240m (Light)
95m (Heavy)
Effective Range[@effective_range]
Maximum Range1.200m (Light)
2.885m (Heavy)
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesFirst entered service in 1927 and modified in 1931, the mle 1927/31 was the main Medium Mortar and was issued at Battalion Level.