TYPE 97 9cm MORTAR

TYPE 97 9cm MORTAR
Image: Type 97 Mortar (Wikipedia)
Year1937
Weapon TypeInfantry Mortar
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced600
Crew7
Calibre90.5mm
Elevation+45° to +85°
Traverse10°
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight5.22 kg
Barrel Length1.270mm
Overall Length[@length]
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight1.72 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 Velocity227 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range558m
Effective Range[@effective_range]
Maximum Range3.800m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe type 97 90mm mortar was a striped down version of the type 94. The main difference was the omission of the recoil mechanism which made it lighter and easier to produce. It fired the same ammunition as the type 94 and had a similar performance.