TYPE 99 MORTAR

TYPE 99 MORTAR
Image: Type 99 Mortar (Wikipedia)
Year1939
Weapon TypeInfantry Mortar
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced[@numbers_produced]
Crew7
Calibre81.4mm
Elevation+35° to +50°
Traverse-6.7°
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight3.27 kg & 6.5 kg
Barrel Length641mm
Overall Length[@length]
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight23.59 kg
Operation[@operation]
Cooling System[@cooling]
Sights[@sights]
Feed[@feed]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Rate of Fire15 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity196 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range500m (3.27 kg) 190m (6.5 kg)
Effective Range[@effective_range]
Maximum Range3000m (3.27 kg) 1.200m (6.5 kg)
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe type 99 had a shorter barrel then the type 97, though the shared the same calibre. Apart from the barrel, the type 99 was manually fired due to the narrowness of the barrel and this tight fit allowed for no decrease in range.