M-143S
| M-143S-Mortar | |
|---|---|
| Type Overview | |
| Type: | Mortar |
| Origin | Firehelper |
| General Characteristics | |
| weight | 45 lbs |
| Length | 45 in |
| Maximum Effective Range | 4 - 4.5 km |
| Minimum Effective Range | 80m |
| Rate of Fire | Maximum 30 rounds/min Sustained Rate of Fire 20 rounds/min |
| Crew 3 | 860 round/min |
| Bore Diameter | 61mm |
The 61 mm M-143S is the main light mortar of the Firehelper Army. It is extremely mobile and can be set up in three minutes. Its main use is in suppressing enemy forces and providing long range indirect high-angle fire.
Development
The M-143S was designed by Firehelper Arms Ltd. during the isolationist period. The weapon was influenced by soviet design. It was contracted for the Firehelper Army in 1991 and production began in 1995. It is the mian light mortar of the Firehelper Army.
Design
The M-143S was deisgned to be better than its American Coutnerpart, the M224. It has longer range with a slightly reduced rate of fire. The barrel is made of a light Titanium alloy and is lined with Chromium. This lightens the barrel and allows it to be slightly larger than the American counterpartw with about the same weight.
Crew
The M-143S requires three men to man it:
- Squad Leader
- Gunner
- Ammunition Bearer
Ammunition
The M-143S has a bore of 61mm which is 1 mm larger that NATO counterparts. This allows the mortar to use any standard 60mm round when it runs out of ammunition. However it does not allow the use of captured ammunition in 60 mm mortars. The ammo types are:
- HE- For lightly armoured targets
- White or Red Phosphorous- Incendiary or signaling device.
- Illumination- proves a bright light for 30 seconds
- Training- Dummy round
- Infrared Illuminator- Provides light for Infrared detection devices.
Fuses
The shells have several types of fuses including:
- Proximity
- point Detonation
- Near Surface
- Impact
- Delay
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