60mm Mortars Flashcards by sam R

Q

Nomenclature for the 60

A

M224A1

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Q

Nomenclature for the bipod

A

M170A1

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Q

Nomenclature for the baseplates

A

Circular-M7A1
Box-m8
Newest circular-M8A1

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Q

Upper saddle elevation range

A

800-1100 mils

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Q

Lower saddle elevation range

A

1101-1511

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Q

M8 traverse limits

A

1600mil

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Nomenclature for the sight

A

M67

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Q

Magnification for the sight

Field of view

A

4x

17deg

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Q

Min range

A

70m

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Q

Max range conventional

Handheld

A

3490

1340

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Q

Min range for he m888 round

Max range

A

70-3520

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Q

Min/max range for HE M720

A

70-3490

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Q

Rates of fire
Max
Sustained

A

30RPM for 4 min

20RPM indefinitely

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Q

Upper saddle one full rotation

A

10mil

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Q

Lower saddle one full rotation

A

15 mil

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Traverse

A

250 mil total

Q

What happens if water or debris gets inside the tube

A

Short rounds

Q

3 main components for 60 mm mortars

A

Fuze
Body
Tail fun w/ propulsion system assembly

Q

4 main types of rounds

A

HE
WP
Illum
TP

Q

M720 fuze heights
Prox. Burst
near surface burst
Delay

A

3-13
0-3 ft
1/2second delay

Q

Who is responsible for gun checks

A

Gunner