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What baseplate should the M224 60mm mortar use when firing in the handheld mode?
M8
The baseplate, M8, (Figure 3-4) is a one-piece, rectangular, aluminum-forging base. It should be used when the mortar is fired in the handheld mode.
What is reciprocal lay?
Reciprocal laying is a procedure by which the 0-3200 line of one instrument and the 0-3200 line of another instrument are laid parallel.
What are the four types of service ammunition for the M224 60mm mortar?
The M224 is cleared to fire variety of ammunition types including standard practice and training rounds, infrared and standard illumination rounds, white phosphorous smoke projectiles and high-explosive (HE) munitions with multi-option/point detonation fuses. A single M224 unit cost is listed as $10,658.
Does US Army still use 60mm mortar?
The M224 60 mm Lightweight Company Mortar System (LWCMS) is a smooth bore, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire mortar used for close-in support of ground troops. It was deployed extensively in the War in Afghanistan by the United States military….
| M224 mortar | |
|---|---|
| Barrel length | 1 meter (3.3 feet) |
| Crew | 3 |
| Caliber | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
What is the max range of a 60 mm mortar?
The 60mm mortar has a maximum range of 3,490 meters, he said. That means the target could be out of sight, so a forward observer maintains visibility of the target.
What is the blast radius of a 60mm mortar?
The blast radius for a 60mm round impact is 15 meters, Jutz said, adding “you don’t want to be within that radius because it’s the kill zone.” Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Murphy, an evaluator, said the 60mm mortar is typically fired by two Soldiers, though it is possible for one Soldier to operate the weapon.
How many 60mm mortars are in a section?
three 60mm mortars
The 60mm mortar section is located in the weapons platoon of the rifle company, is armed with three 60mm mortars, and is immediately responsive to commander’s need for fire.
How heavy is a 60mm mortar round?
60mm TRAIN (JUMP)
| Mortar bomb average mass | 1290 g ± 30 g |
|---|---|
| Range of fire from mortar ANTOS (65° elevation) | 12 m |
| Range of fire from mortar ANTOS-LR (65° elevation) | 5 m |
| Rejected cartridge (is not part of 60 mm JUMP) | 9 mm TEMPO 6 ANTOS |
| Mass of container incl. 10 mortar bombs | 20 kg ± 1 kg |
How much explosive is in a 60mm mortar?
60mm HEF a HEI
| Characteristics | 60-HEF | 60-HEI |
|---|---|---|
| Mass of mortar bomb (g) | 1420±20 | 1420±20 |
| Explosive | TNT | HTX |
| Mass of explosive (g) | 214±2 | 268±2 |
| Detonation velocity (m.s-1) | 6850 | 7020 |
How far can you shoot a mortar round?
The round contains an infrared imaging sensor that it uses to guide itself onto any tank or armoured fighting vehicle in the vicinity where it lands. The seeker is designed to ignore targets that are already burning. Launched from any 120 mm mortar, STRIX has a normal range of up to 4.5 km.
What is the blast radius of a 60 mm mortar?
Are mortars accurate?
Mortars are not especially accurate weapons. The first round may be 100 meters or more off-target, but by adjusting the aim point, the crew can get on target after a few shots. When aiming at a tree line from which enemy fire is coming, or an company dug in across an entire hilltop, precision is not so vital.