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The M224 LWCMS (Lightweight Company Mortar System) replaced the older (WWII-era) 60 mm M2 mortar and the inaccurate M19 Mortar and began fielding as prototypes in the mid-1970s during the Vietnam War. The M2s and M19s had an effective range of only 2,000 m (2,187 yd).
The model was standardized as the mortar, 60 mm M2. ... the M2 was replaced by the M224 ... All four increments and the ignition cartridge pushed the maximum range to ...
M224 United States: Cold War: 21.1 60 HM 12 Iran: 6.25 60 HM 13 Iran: 6.25 60 HM 14 Iran: 17.5 60 BA-100 commando mortar Myanmar: Cold War / Modern 60 MA-7 extended range mortar Myanmar: Modern 60 MA-9 commando mortar Myanmar: Modern 60 Morteirete 60 mm m/968 Portugal: Portuguese Colonial War: 5.5 60 Brandt 60mm LR Gun-mortar France: Cold War ...
The M19 Mortar is a light, smoothbore, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon for light infantry support developed and produced in the United States. It has been replaced in service by the more modern 60 mm M224 mortar , which has a much longer range and improved ammunition.
The range of a mortar is controlled by the number of propellant charges attached to the tail of the mortar designated M223. A charge is a semi-circular donut of nitrocellulose, which resembles a "horseshoe". [17] [18] A round for the M252 mortar comes with four charges attached. Longer-range shots require more propellant than can fit in the ...
In addition, indirect fire is provided by the M320 grenade launcher in fireteams, M224A1 60 mm mortar in companies, and M252 81 mm mortar in battalions. The M2 .50 caliber heavy machine gun and MK19 automatic grenade launcher (40 mm) are available for use by dismounted infantry, though they are more commonly vehicle-mounted.
Action type: Bolt-action Range: 800 meters Weight: 15 pounds (loaded) Length: 43 inches Chambered for: 7.62x51mm ammunition The M24 is a bolt-action sniper rifle that is effectively a modified ...
L16 mortar consisting of barrel, base plate and bipod Looking down an L16 mortar barrel. Note: fixed firing pin. Most modern mortar systems consist of four main components: a barrel, a base plate, a bipod and a sight. Modern mortars normally range in calibre from 60 mm (2.36 in) to 120 mm (4.72 in). However, both larger and smaller mortars have ...