| M6-895 60mm mortar | |
|---|---|
| Type | Light mortar |
| Place of origin |
 Austria |
| Service history | |
| Used by |
 United Kingdom |
| Wars | Afghanistan |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Hirtenberger |
| Manufacturer | Hirtenberger |
| Specifications | |
| Mass |
Barrel 5.3 kilograms (12 lb) Baseplate 4.8 kilograms (11 lb) Bipod 12 kilograms (26 lb) |
| Length | 977 millimetres (3 ft 2.5 in) overall |
| Crew | 1 |
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| Caliber | 60 millimetres (2.4 in) |
| Action | Muzzle loading |
| Rate of fire | 1-12 rpm sustained |
| Maximum firing range | 3,800 metres (4,200 yd) (with bipod) |
| Feed system | Manual |
| Sights | Bubble sight |
The Hirtenberger M6-895 60 mm mortar was procured as an urgent operational requirement (UOR) for the British Army. It can be fired in both the direct-lay and indirect fire role at a rate of 1–12 rounds a minute and can be operated in the hand held mode.[1] The mortar replaced the L9A1 51 mm Light Mortar due to greater availability of ammunition suppliers for the 60mm calibre.
References[]
- ↑ "British Army Vehicles and Equipment". Defence Public Relations (ARMY). pp. 16. http://www.army.mod.uk/documents/general/285986_ARMY_VEHICLESEQUIPMENT_V12.PDF_web.pdf. Retrieved 31 December 2011. "The Hirtenberger M6-895 60 mm Mortar was procured as an Urgent Operational Requirement (UOR) and is currently in service in Afghanistan as a light capability with the Mortar Platoon. I"
External links[]
- Hirtenberger Defense Systems - manufacturer's official website
The original article can be found at M6-640 and the edit history here.