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M224 60mm and M252 81mm Mortar Systems U.S. Marines
Max range of a M224 60mm mortar?
capabilities: the maximum range of the 60-mm mortar, m224 (bipod mounted) is 3,400 meters and the minimum range is 70 meters. the maximum range when firing, in the hand-held mode, is 1,300 meters. (1) purpose: initiative will be gained and maintained by effective fire and battlefield maneuver.
Range: 77 - 3,828 yd (70 - 3,500 m)
Rate of Fire: Maximum: 18-30 per minute for 1 to 4 minutes Sustained: 8-20 rounds per minute, indefinitely
Unit Replacement Cost: $10,658
How many M224 60mm mortars are in a section?
The 60mm mortar section is located in the weapons platoon of the rifle company, is armed with three M224 60mm mortars, and is immediately responsive to commander's need for fire.
What is the range of an M224 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
M252 81mm mortar system.
M252 81 mm medium-weight Mortar System
The M252 81 mm medium-weight mortar is a British designed fine-bore, muzzle-loading, high-firing gun used for long-range indirect fire support for light infantry, air assault and full-front aerial units. the battalion zone of influence.
Effective range of fire: HE: 91–5,935 m; (99–6,490.6 yd)
Bullet input system: Muzzleloader
Used by: Operators by country
Rate of Shots: 8–16 rpm sustained; 20–30 rpm in exceptional circumstances and for short periods
Barrel length: 1.27 m (4 feet 2 in)
Altitude: 45 ° –85.2 °
Length: 50 inches (127 cm)
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