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The M1 mortar is an American 81 millimeter caliber mortar. ... to allow it to simulate shell firing with and without booster charges. Weight zone one (9.5 lbs ...
This list catalogues mortars which are issued to infantry units to provide close range, rapid response, indirect fire capability of an infantry unit in tactical combat. [1] In this sense the mortar has been called "infantryman's artillery", and represents a flexible logistic solution [clarification needed] to the problem of satisfying unexpected need for delivery of firepower, particularly for ...
M1 mortar motor carriage 4.2 inch mortar on Cunningham T1E1 cargo carrier. M2 mortar motor carriage (T5E1), (G79) M3 gun motor carriage, (T12)
The first 4.2 in (110 mm) mortar in U.S. service was introduced in 1928 and was designated the M1 Chemical Mortar. Development began in 1924 from the British 4-inch (102 mm) Mk I smooth-bore mortar. The addition of rifling increased the caliber to 4.2 in (110 mm). The M1 fired chemical shells to a range of 2,400 yards (2,200 m).
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 been produced. The modern mortar is a muzzle-loaded weapon and relatively simple to operate.
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T1EHD = 1,000 cartridges .30-06 linked (4 × Ball M2, 1 × TR M1), 250-rounds in M1 links per metal M1 ammo can, 4 × M1 ammo cans per wire-bound plywood crate. Gross Weight: 75 lbs. Volume: 1.0 cubic feet.