MORTAIO DA 81/14 MODELLO 35

MORTAIO DA 81/14 MODELLO 35
Image: Mortaio da 81/14 Modello 35 (Wikipedia)
Year1935
Weapon TypeMedium Mortar
Origin & DesignerItaly/State Arsenals
Numbers Produced2.177
Crew4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader & Ammunition Bearer)
Calibre81.4mm
Elevation+45° to +90°
Traverse
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight3.265 kg (Standard Round)
6.865 kg (Heavy Round)
Barrel Length1.150mm
Overall Length[@length]
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight59.56 kg
Operation[@operation]
Cooling System[@cooling]
Sights[@sights]
Feed[@feed]
Practical Rate of Fire18 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire35 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity270 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range91m (Standard Round)
62m (Heavy Round)
Effective Range[@effective_range]
Maximum Range3.100m (Standard Round)
1.500m (Heavy Round)
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesLike all medium mortars, the Modello 35 was based on the Stokes/Brandt design and was the standard infantry mortar used in the Italian army. It had good range and fired two types of 81mm round. It was issued to mortar battalions and organised at divisional level and equipped with eighteen mortars.