ARUNCĂTORULUI 8cm Mod. 1939

ARUNCĂTORULUI 8cm Mod. 1939
Image: 8cm Mod. 1939 (Nationaal Archief)
Year1939
Weapon TypeMedium Mortar
Origin & DesignerFrance/Brandt
Numbers Produced[@numbers_produced]
Crew5
Calibre81.4mm
Elevation+45° to +85°
Traverse12°
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight3.25 kg
Barrel Length1.267mm
Overall Length[@length]
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight58.5 kg
Operation[@operation]
Cooling System[@cooling]
Sights[@sights]
Feed[@feed]
Practical Rate of Fire12 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire18 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity194 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range240m
Effective Range1.200m
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe model 1939 was a battalion mortar which was originally based on the Stokes/Brandt design. The Romanians bought 188 of these medium mortars from France and acquired a licence to build around 1000 more. After the huge amount of equipment lost during Barbarossa, the Germans delivered another 600 mortars to account for these losses. It was issued to mortar companies in infantry, mountain and cavalry regiments.