M2 American 60mm Mortar
M2
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Other
Basic Information
Name
M2 American 60mm Mortar
Designation
M2
Alternate Designation
M2
Equipment Type
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1940
Description
The M2 American 60mm Mortar is a 60 millimeter smoothbore, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon used by U.S. forces in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War for light infantry support.
Ground Specifications
Crew
5
Variants
Type 31
Chinese variant
System
Alternate Designation
M2
Type
Mortar
Caliber
60 mm
Manufacturer
INA
Crew
5 (squad leader, gunner, assistant gunner, two ammunition carriers)
Elevation
+40° to +85°
Traverse
7°
Rate of Fire
18 rounds/minute
Muzzle Velocity
158 m/s
Maximum Firing Range
1.8 km
Dimensions
Barrel Length
726 mm
Weight
19 kg
Ammunition
Type
M49A2 High explosive (HE) with Point Detonating fuze M52B1; M49A3 High Explosive Cartridge (HE) with Super-Quick Point Detonating fuze M525; M302 White phosphorus Cartridge (WP); M83 Illuminating Cartridge (ILL); M69 Training/Practice Cartridge (TP); M50A3 Training / Practice Cartridge (TP)
Caliber
60 mm
Shell
1.4 kg
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Non-Self Propelled Mortar Systems
Land > Infantry Weapons > Non-Self Propelled Mortar Systems
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
19 kg
Operators (26)
China
United States
France
South Korea
Ukraine
Turkey
North Korea
Pakistan
Albania
Australia
Austria
Bangladesh
Denmark
Egypt
Ethiopia
Greece
Guatemala
Haiti
Indonesia
Iraq
Lebanon
Mexico
Morocco
Portugal
Thailand
Vietnam
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