Type 97 81 mm infantry mortar
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ese mortar
Mortar (weapon)
A mortar is an indirect fire weapon that fires explosive projectiles known as bombs at low velocities, short ranges, and high-arcing ballistic trajectories. It is typically muzzle-loading and has a barrel length less than 15 times its caliber....
used during World War II
World War II
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. It entered service in 1937.
Specifications
- Range: 2,800 m (3,062 yds)
- Muzzle velocity: 196 m/s (643 ft/s)
- Elevation: +45 to +85 degrees
- Weight: 67 kg (147.7 lbs)
- Projectile weight: 3.3 kg (7.27 lbs)