ARUNCĂTORULUI 12cm Mod. 1942

ARUNCĂTORULUI 12cm Mod. 1942
Image: 12cm Mod. 1942 (ww2incolor)
Year1942
Weapon TypeHeavy Mortar
Origin & DesignerRomania/Resita
Numbers Produced[@numbers_produced]
Crew6
Calibre120mm
Elevation+45° to +85°
Traverse
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight15.6 kg
Barrel Length1.862mm
Overall Length[@length]
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight285 kg
Operation[@operation]
Cooling System[@cooling]
Sights[@sights]
Feed[@feed]
Practical Rate of Fire5 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire12 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity283 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range1.300m
Effective Range[@effective_range]
Maximum Range6.049m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesDuring the invasion of Russia, the Romania army captured models of the Soviet PM-38 heavy mortar and were impressed. They found it a better weapon then the 120mm weapon that was being developed by Brandt and decided to simply copy the Soviet model. These were built by the Romanian firm Resita and were issued in early 1942 and equipped heavy mortar companies at regimental level.