The M224A1 is a lightweight 60mm mortars system that is twenty one percent (21%) lighter in weight while at the same time maintaining the same range, rates of fire and barrel life as the...
The M224 60 mm Lightweight Company Mortar System (LWCMS) is a smoothbore, 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.
employment of the 60-mm (M224 and M19) mortars, 81-mm (M252 and M29A1) mortars, 4.2-inch (M30) mortar, and 120-mm (M120) mortars. It discusses the practical applications
2019年7月12日 · The Legacy Mortar Weapon System M224 and newer 60mm M224A1 Lightweight Mortar System are the two 60 mm mortar classifications. The M224A1 is twenty one (21%) lighter in weight while at the same time maintaining the same range, rates of fire and barrel life as the existing M224 mortar weapon system.
2004年8月15日 · The M224 60mm mortar is a muzzle-loaded, smooth-bore, high-angle-of-fire weapon. The mortar can be fired in the conventional mode or handheld mode. It can be drop-fired or trigger-fired.
2021年9月1日 · The M224 60mm lightweight mortar is a man-portable, smoothbore, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon used for close-in support of ground troops, airborne and special operations forces.
Bore diameter: 60mm. Maximum Range: 2.17 miles. Max Rate of fire: 30 rpm. The M224 60mm Lightweight mortar is a smooth bore, muzzle loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon.
The M224 is a conventional smoothbore 60mm mortar that was introduced in 1978. It is muzzle loaded and drop fired. It can fire the same 60mm ammunition as the older M2 and M19, but normally uses newer long range ammunition.
The 60-mm mortar, M224, reacts quickly to support infantrymen by engaging the target first. This allows infantrymen to confront the enemy while supporting the battle plan. The mortar can be...