GRANATNIK WZÓR 1936

GRANATNIK WZÓR 1936
Image: Granatnik Wz.36 (dobroni.pl)
Year1936
Weapon TypeLight Platoon Mortar
Origin & DesignerPoland/PFK
Numbers Produced3.850
Crew3 (Commander, Gunner & Loader)
Calibre46mm
Elevation45° (Fixed)
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight0.7 kg
Barrel Length400mm
Overall Length[@length]
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight8 kg
Operation[@operation]
Cooling System[@cooling]
Sights[@sights]
Feed[@feed]
Practical Rate of Fire15 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity110 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range100m
Maximum Range800m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Wz.36 was a light platoon mortar which was designed and produced in Poland. It was not as powerful as the 50mm/2in mortar from the period and was also not as accurate, but it was light and straight forward to use. It was issued at platoon level and equipped ten man mortar section led by a corporal.