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    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

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    TypeMortar
    Place of originUnited States
    In service1978–present
    Used byUnited States · Iraq · Ukraine
    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

    Gallery

    • Army mortarman in Afghanistan, 2004. Conventional mode.
    • Marine mortarman in Afghanistan, 2010. Handheld mode.
    • Handheld configuration in Afghanistan, 2010. … See more

    See also

    • General articles:
    • Similar weapons:
    • Listings: See more

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  1. Military.com
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    M224 60mm Mortar - Military.com

    The M224 60mm Mortar is a lightweight, high-angle-of-fire weapon used by the US Army and Marine Corps. It has a maximum range of 2.17 miles and can fire various types of ammunition,...

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  3. Marines.mil
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  4. SOFREP
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    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. Gary's Place
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    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.

  6. Military Factory
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    M224, 60mm Mortar 60mm Lightweight Mortar

    Aug 15, 2021 · The M224 is a modern 60mm mortar system that replaced the World War 2-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 …

  7. GlobalSecurity.org
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    M224 60mm Lightweight Company Mortar System …

    The M224 is a smooth bore, muzzle loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon that can fire all types of 60mm ammunition. It is designed for light forces and can be drop fired, trigger fired, or...

  8. JPEO A&A
    https://jpeoaa.army.mil/Project-Offices/P…

    Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments

    The M224A1 is a 60mm mortar system that is 21% lighter than the legacy M224, with the same range and firepower. Learn about its general information, tech manuals, field manuals, physical...

  9. Military Analysis Network
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    M224 60mm Lightweight Mortar - Federation of …

    Learn about the features, specifications, and history of the M224 60mm mortar, a lightweight weapon for various military units. The M224 can fire conventional or hand-held rounds up to 2.17 miles and has a unit replacement cost of $10,658.

  10. Archive
    https://archive.org/details/tm-9-1010-223-10...

    TM 9-1010-223-10 Lightweight Company Mortar, 60mm, M224 1998