M252 Mortar

M252 Mortar

M252 Mortar

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Manufacturer: Watervliet Arsenal

Service: US Army, US Marine Corps

Caliber: 81mm

Range: 5,935 meters

Crew: 3

The M252 81mm mortar is a crew-served, medium weight mortar which is highly accurate and provides for a greater range and lethality than the previous 81mm mortar. The M252 system consists of the M253 Cannon (tube), M177 Mortar Mount, M3A1 Baseplate, and M64A1 Sight Unit.

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