Models M6 mortar

1 models

1.1 m6c-210t
1.2 m6c-640t
1.3 m6(h)-640
1.4 m6(h)-895
1.5 m6(h)-1000

models

the mortar of traditional design smoothbore barrel, round baseplate (350 mm diameter), bipod , sight unit , available in 3 different ballistical barrel lengths, stated in model s name:

640 mm
895 mm
1000 mm

maximum rate of fire models 30 bombs per minute, when loaded 2 people alternately, or 12 bombs per minute, when loaded 1 person. naturally, maximum ranges differ depending on ballistic barrel length , maximal allowed charges.

for 3 ballistic barrel lengths conversion kit available fire mortar in handheld mode (without bipod , sight) commando mortar. conversion kit contains small round basepiece, alternate, bigger rectangular basepiece soft ground, carrying belt, aiming device set firing range , handgrip trigger, has safety device, commando mortar may carried bomb inside barrel. commando versions called m6c , portable 1 person. these versions, operation restricted maximum operating gas pressure of 300 bar. limits mortars using charge 3 maximum; however, recommended not go above charge 2 due precision (therefore aiming device charge 0, charge 1 , charge 2 only).

a modified version special forces produced. version equipped recoil absorbing damping system between bipod , barrel. special forces versions called m6h.

hirtenberger produces mortar bombs these mortars. available ammunition:

he mk2, high explosive bomb, filled tnt
tp-tm mk2, inert bomb training purposes, impact signature life fuze
smk-wp mk2, smoke bomb, filled white phosphorus (fast smoke generation)
smk-rp mk2, smoke bomb, filled red phosphorus (slow smoke generation)
ill-vis mk2, visible spectrum illumination bomb, 350.000 candela 35 seconds
ill-ir mk2, infrared spectrum illumination bomb, 35 seconds duration

all ranges stated below measured hirtenbergen 60 mm he mk2, types of 60 mm mortar bombs may fired mortars.

m6c-210t

see main article hirtenberger m6c-210

m6c-640t

technical data:

overall length: 825 mm
weight: 6.2 kg
weight backpack (2.2 kg) , bag auxiliaries (2.8 kg): 11.2 kg
maximum range charge 2: 1,384 m
maximum range charge 3: 1,921 m

m6(h)-640

firing 640 mm barrel limited maximum operating gas pressure of 550 bar, limiting use charge 5. british army dismounted platoons have m6-640 part of weaponry. being reviewed.

technical data:

bipod weight: 9.3 kg (h: 12.5 kg)
baseplate weight: 4.8 kg (h: 4.7 kg)
barrel weight: 4.5 kg (h: 4.6 kg)
total weight: 18.6 kg (h: 21.8 kg)
barrel length: 722 mm (h: 729 mm)
maximum range charge 0: 464 m
maximum range charge 2: 1,384 m
maximum range charge 3: 1,921 m
maximum range charge 5: 2,872 m

m6(h)-895

the hirtenberger m6-895 60 mm mortar procured urgent operational requirement (uor) british army. can fired in both direct-lay , indirect fire role @ rate of 1–12 rounds minute , can operated in hand held mode. mortar replaced l9a1 51 mm light mortar due greater availability of ammunition suppliers 60 mm calibre.

after afghanistan operations, royal marines commandos , parachute regiment units use these mortars. rest stored away economic reasons.

technical data:

bipod weight: 9.3 kg (h: 12.5 kg)
baseplate weight: 4.8 kg (h: 4.7 kg)
barrel weight: 5.4 kg (h: 5.5 kg)
total weight: 19.5 kg (h: 22.7 kg)
barrel length: 977 mm (h: 984 mm)
maximum range charge 0: 561 m
maximum range charge 2: 1,524 m
maximum range charge 3: 2,100 m
maximum range charge 5: 3,154 m
maximum range charge 6: 3,610 m
maximum operating gas pressure: 650 bar

m6(h)-1000

technical data:

bipod weight: 9.3 kg (h: 12.5 kg)
baseplate weight: 4.8 kg (h: 4.7 kg)
barrel weight: 5.8 kg (h: 5.9 kg)
total weight: 19.9 kg (h: 23.1 kg)
barrel length: 1082 mm (h: 1089 mm)
maximum range charge 0: 579 m
maximum range charge 2: 1,710 m
maximum range charge 3: 2,401 m
maximum range charge 5: 3,365 m
maximum range charge 6: 3,933 m
maximum operating gas pressure: 650 bar




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