Could a Mortar Take out a Tank?
The Early Tanks Were Mechanically Rudimentary. .. . However, Even a Near Miss from Field Artillery or an Impact from a Mortar He Round Could Easily Disable or...
The early tanks were mechanically rudimentary. ... However, even a near miss from field artillery or an impact from a mortar HE round could easily disable or destroy the tank: if the fuel tank was ruptured, it could incinerate the tank's crew.
What is the point of a mortar?
Mortar, portable, short-barreled, muzzle-loading artillery piece that fires explosive projectiles at low velocities, short ranges, and high, arcing trajectories. The weapon is contrasted with larger artillery pieces, which fire at high velocities, long ranges, and low, direct trajectories.
How many miles can a mortar shoot?
The standard infantry support weapon is the M-252 81mm mortar, which lobs a 10 lb. high-explosive bomb at a range of about three miles. It is light enough to be portable when broken down into its three component parts (though carrying the awkward 29-lb. base plate is never popular).
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