The M224 60 mm Lightweight Company Mortar System (LWCMS) is a smoothbore, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire mortar used for close-in support of ground troops. It was deployed extensively in the War in Afghanistan by the United States military.
The M224A1 is a lightweight 60mm mortars system that is twenty one percent (21%) lighter in weight while at the same time maintaining the same range, rates of fire and barrel life as the...
2019年7月12日 · The Legacy Mortar Weapon System M224 and newer 60mm M224A1 Lightweight Mortar System are the two 60 mm mortar classifications. The M224A1 is twenty one (21%) lighter in weight while at the same time maintaining the same range, rates of fire and barrel life as the existing M224 mortar weapon system.
2021年9月1日 · The M224 60mm lightweight mortar is a man-portable, smoothbore, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon used for close-in support of ground troops, airborne and special operations forces.
Bore diameter: 60mm. Maximum Range: 2.17 miles. Max Rate of fire: 30 rpm. The M224 60mm Lightweight mortar is a smooth bore, muzzle loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon.
2021年8月15日 · The M224 is the current portable mortar system in service with the United States Army and Marine Corps. The system provides a high-angle attack weapon that can be used in close proximity to friendly troops.