M224 mortar - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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.
M2 mortar - Wikipedia
WEBThe M2 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. Description. [edit] M4 Collimator sight, used …
M224 60mm Light Mortar - inetres.com
WEBAug 15, 2004 · 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.
M224 60mm Mortar - Military.com
WEBThe M224 60mm Lightweight mortar is a smooth bore, muzzle loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon. The cannon assembly is composed of the barrel, combination base cap, and firing mechanism.
M224, 60mm Mortar 60mm Lightweight Mortar - Military Factory
WEBAug 15, 2021 · The M224 is the current portable mortar system in service with the United States Army and Marine Corps. The system provides a high-angle attack weapon that can be used in close proximity to friendly troops.
The M224 60mm Mortar – Every Light Infantryman’s Friend
WEBSep 1, 2021 · 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.
FM 23-90 Chptr 3 60-mm Mortar, M224 - GlobalSecurity.org
WEBThe 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...
Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments & Ammunition
WEB60mm M224A1. 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...
60 mm Mortar Weapon Systems models M224 and M224A1
WEBJul 12, 2019 · The 60 mm mortar weapon system used by the U.S Army and Marines is a basic lightweight weapon which can be carried by a soldier. Within the Infantry Rifle Company, three (3) M224 mortar weapon systems make up a mortar section. These specialty soldiers know as Mortarmen support their teams by providing continuous mortar fires when necessary.
M224 60mm Lightweight Mortar - Federation of American Scientists
WEBThe M224 60mm LWCMS is ideally suited to support airborne, air assault, mountain, ranger, Special Operations Forces and light infantry units. The M224 can be drop fired (conventional mode) or trigger fired (conventional or hand-held mode).