Web Site for Mortar info

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Ohen Cepel
March 18, 2006, 09:44 AM
I need info an US and Russian mortar systems. Round type, rate of fire, range, etc.

Tried the google thing but I think that could take days to wade through all the hits.

Anyone have a good site for mortar specs?

Thanks in advance!
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Chipperman
March 18, 2006, 10:31 AM
Soviet:
http://rkkaww2.armchairgeneral.com/weapons/artillery.htm
U.S.:
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/mortars.htm

Hope these help some. As you mention, there is a lot of stuff to wade through.
Ohen Cepel
March 18, 2006, 01:57 PM
Chipperman,
Thanks!

Anyone else?
Ohen Cepel
March 20, 2006, 11:32 AM
Anyone else know of some links?

Thanks
pcf
March 20, 2006, 12:13 PM
M252 81mm Mortar

Max range: 5700m
Sustained Fire: 16rpm
Max fire: 33rpm
Bipod weight: Heavy
Baseplate weight: Big, heavy and ackward
Tube weight: really heavy

www.fas.org used to have some decent stuff on US mortars, but was a little out of date.
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