120mm M2 RAIADO
The 120mm M2 Rifled Heavy Mortar (pt: MORTEIRO PESADO 120mm M2 RAIADO) is a Brazilian 120 mm mortar designed to have great firepower, mobility, and flexibility. The RT-M2 is designed by the War Arsenal of Rio de Janeiro for the Brazilian Army artillery.[1] The RT-M2 can be transported by ground or air, and can also be air dropped, and offers a 360° range without the necessity of repositioning the base. The RT-M2 can use any 120 mm ammunition built to international standards.
Characteristics
- Official name: Mrt P 120 M2 R (120 M2 heavy mortar)
- Manufacturer: AGRJ - War Arsenal of Rio de Janeiro - Arsenal D. John VI
- Caliber: 120 mm[2]
- Length: 3.060 m[3]
- Total Weight: 717 kg
- Range: 6,5 km standard projectile or 13 km additional propulsion
- Rate of fire: 18 rounds / min
- Use: Command or Automatic
Ammunition:[4]
- Conventional: High explosive
- Signaling
- Exercise
- Illuminative
- Smoke
References
- ↑ http://www.exercito.gov.br/01inst/armtmuni/morteiro.htm
- ↑ http://www.dct.eb.mil.br/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=69&Itemid=57
- ↑ http://www.ctex.eb.br/mrt_120_proj.htm
- ↑ http://www.defesanet.com.br/laad07/3_eb_morteiros.htm
External links
Photo:http://www.defesanet.com.br/laad07/imagens/2/ctex_mort_120.jpg
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