MOZDZIERZ WZÓR 1931

MOZDZIERZ WZÓR 1931
Image: Mozdzierz Wz.31 (dws.org.pl)
Year1932
Weapon TypeMedium Mortar
Origin & DesignerBritain-France-Poland/FSMP
Numbers Produced900
Crew6 (Team Leader/Aimer, Gunner, Loader, 3 x Ammunition Men)
Calibre81mm
Elevation+45° to +88°
Traverse+8° to +12°
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight3.2 kg & 6.5 kg
Barrel Length1.260mm
Overall Length[@length]
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat WeightTotal: 60 kg
20 kg (Barrel)
18 kg (Base Plate)
22 kg (Bi-Pod)
Operation[@operation]
Cooling System[@cooling]
Sights[@sights]
Feed[@feed]
Practical Rate of Fire12 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire20 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity210 m/s (3.2 kg) 115 m/s (6.5 kg)
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range240m (3.25 kg) 95m (6.5 kg)
Effective Range[@effective_range]
Maximum Range3.120m (3.25 kg) 1.200m (6.5 kg)
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Wz.31 was a medium mortar which was based on the Stokes/Brandt design. These weapons were built under licence in Poland and was issued to mortar platoons located in heavy machine gun companies, which were organic to each battalion.