LEICHTE GRANATWERFER 36

LEICHTE GRANATWERFER 36
Image: GrW 36 (Bundesarchiv Bild-183-2007-1005-501)
Year1936
Weapon TypeLight Mortar
Origin & DesignerGermany/Rheinmetall
Numbers Produced25.842
Crew3 (Section Leader, Gunner & Loader)
Calibre50mm
Elevation+42° to +90°
Traverse33°
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight(HE) 0.9 kg
Barrel Length465mm
Overall Length[@length]
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight14 kg
Operation[@operation]
Cooling System[@cooling]
Sights[@sights]
Feed[@feed]
Practical Rate of Fire15 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire25 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity75 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range50m
Effective Range[@effective_range]
Maximum Range520m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesIssued at one per Infantry Platoon, the GrW 36 was intended as an support weapon but the small round was found to be ineffective and it was gradually relegated to reserve units.