| A lightweight weapon, which can be easily deployed. The base plate is star shaped with rotating socket in the centre and three sets of ribs and spades which provide all round traverse without movement of the plate and ensures equipment stability in all types of ground conditions. The special steel mount is provided with buffer assembly, cross leveling device and elevating and traversing gears. |
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| PERFORMANCE : |
| a) |
Maximum Muzzle Velocity |
295 M/sec. |
| b) |
Rate of Fire : |
| i) |
With relaying the Mortar for every round |
6 to 8 rds/minute |
| ii) |
Without relaying the Mortar for every round |
20 rds/minute (max) |
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| c) |
Range |
| Charge |
Max. Range |
Charge |
Max. Range |
| 0 |
0550 M |
5 |
3725 M |
| 1 |
1275 M |
6 |
4175 M |
| 2 |
1980 M |
7 |
4625 M |
| 3 |
2640 M |
8 |
5000 M |
| 4 |
3200 M |
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| 6000 M with improved version |
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| d) |
Life : |
| i) |
Max No. of EFC's which may be fired between Examination |
2000
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| ii) |
Condemnation limit Bore Dia |
81.91 mm |
| e) |
Maximum Service Pressure |
600 Kg/Sq.cm.
Copper (3.80 tsi) |
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| PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS : |
| a) |
Weights : |
| i) |
Total Wt. of the Equipment with sight and Accessories including Boxes transit for Barrel and Base Plate |
135 Kgs |
| ii) |
Total Wt. of the Equipment without sight and accessories |
40.6 Kgs (89.55lbs) |
| iii) |
Total Wt. of the Barrel (with Breech Block) |
14.5 Kgs (32 lbs) |
| iv) |
Total Wt. of the Mount |
11.7 Kgs (25.8 lbs) |
| v) |
Total Wt. of the Base Plate |
14.4 Kgs (31.75 lbs) |
| vi) |
Total Wt. of the sight heavy Mortar Cased IC |
4.7 Kgs |
| vii) |
Total Wt. of the sight without the case |
2.5 Kgs |
| b) |
Length of the Barrel with Breech Block |
1550 mm (61 in) |
| c) |
Calibre of Barrel |
H.81.44 mm/ L 81.40 mm |
| d) |
Elevation limits |
30 d to 85 d (or 533 mils to 1511 mils) |
| e) |
Traverse (right or left) |
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| i) |
By moving the Bipod |
360 degree |
| ii) |
Without moving the Bipod |
7 ° 30' to 18 ° 30' |
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| Position of Clamping Collar |
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Angle of Elevation |
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45 ° |
60 ° |
75 ° |
| Top |
7 ° 30' |
9 ° |
16 ° |
| Middle |
10 ° |
11 ° 30' |
16 ° 30' |
| Bottom |
12 ° |
14 ° 15' |
18 ° 30' |
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| b) |
Height : |
| i) |
For loading in unprepared position of Base plate |
at 45° Elevation – 47"
at 85° Elevation – 66" |
| ii) |
For loading in prepared position of Base Plate |
at 45 ° Elevation - 40" |
| g) |
Striker Protrusion |
L 1.5. mm
H 1.8 mm |
| h) |
Recoil Absorbing arrangement |
by Shock absorbers
(i.e. the mechanical spring type with two guide Rods / tubes forms an elastic link between the Barrel and the bipod) |
| i) |
Detachment |
3 men |
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