SCHWERE GRANATWERFER 42

SCHWERE GRANATWERFER 42
Image: Schwere Granatwerfer 42 (National Archive)
YearApril 1942
Weapon TypeHeavy Mortar
Origin & DesignerGermany/Rheinmetall
Numbers Produced8.461
Crew6
Calibre120mm
Elevation+45° to +85°
Traverse16°
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round WeightHE: 15.8 kg
Smoke: 15.8 kg
Barrel Length1.865mm
Overall Length[@length]
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight274 kg
Operation[@operation]
Cooling System[@cooling]
Sights[@sights]
Feed[@feed]
Practical Rate of Fire5 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire12 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity283 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range600m
Effective Range[@effective_range]
Maximum Range6.185m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesA copy of the Soviet PM 38, the GrW 42 eas issued to Infantry Regiments to give heavy support fire.