81MM

M252 MORTAR

Man-portable, smoothbore, muzzle-loaded mortar with

a high rate of fire and good mobility. Fires the full family
of 81mm mortar ammunition; High Explosive (HE), Smoke,
Illumination (Visible and Infrared) and Practice.

Range
262 feet (80 meters) to 3.5 miles (5,608 meters)

Weight
93.2 lbs.

Cannon Size
3.19 inch (81mm) bore x 56 in. (1,422mm) with Blast
Attenuation Device
81MM M252 MORTAR

Characteristics _
Approx. Weight 93.2 lb
Length 56 in. (1,422mm)
Cannon Size
Bore 3.19 in (81mm)
Min: 262 feet (80 meters)
Range
Max: 3.5 miles (5,608 meters)
Elevation Range 800 1,511 mils (conventional mode)

Traversing Range Right or left from center: 100 mils

Rate of Fire Max 30 rounds/min (first 2 minutes only)
M821, M889, M819, and M853 Sustained: 15 rounds/min
High Explosive: M821, M889, M889A1, M821A1
Smoke: M819
Ammo
Illumination: M853A1
Training: M879
Crew Size Three (gunner, assistant gunner, ammunition handler)
M64A1/M67 (with Tritium light source) Small, lightweight proven system
Sight
M67A1 ERLS (Elimination of Radioactive Light Source) also available (USMC only)

11399 16th Court N. - Suite 200 - St. Petersburg, FL 33716 - (727) 578-8100 - www.gd-ots.com - approved for public release 12/03/07