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  1. M224 mortar - Wikipedia

    • 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. See more

    Description

    The M224 system is composed of these parts:
    • M225 Cannon: 14.4 lb (6.5 kg)
    • M170 Bipod: 15.2 lb (6.9 kg)… See more

    History

    The M224 LWCMS (Lightweight Company Mortar System) replaced the older (WWII-era) 60 mm M2 mortar and the inaccurate M19 Mortar and began fielding as prototypes in the mid-1970s during the Vietnam W… See more

    Ammunition

    The M224 Mortar can fire the following principal classifications of training and service ammunition:
    • High explosive (HE): Designations M888, M720, and M720A1. Used against personnel … See more

     
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  4. The M224 60mm Mortar - Every Light Infantryman's …

    Sep 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.

  5. M224, 60mm Mortar 60mm Lightweight Mortar

    Aug 15, 2021 · The M224 is a modern 60mm mortar system that replaced the WW2-era M2 and M19 mortars. It can fire various ammunition types up to 3,490 meters and has a lightweight design for close-range support of ground forces.

  6. 60MM M224A1 - Precision Fires & Mortars - JPEO A&A

    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 legacy...

  7. M224 60mm Light Mortar - inetres.com

    Aug 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.

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