M-145E
| M-145E-Mortar | |
|---|---|
| Type Overview | |
| Type: | Mortar |
| Origin | Firehelper |
| General Characteristics | |
| weight | 85 lbs |
| Length | 55 in |
| Maximum Effective Range | 6km |
| Minimum Effective Range | 90m |
| Rate of Fire | Maximum 18 rounds/min Sustained Rate of Fire 12 rounds/min |
| Crew | 5 |
| Bore Diameter | 82mm |
The 82mm mm M-145E 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-145E 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 main light mortar of the Firehelper Army.
Design
The large defense budget of the Firehelper army has allowed it to make a light Titanium alloy barrel that is lined with Chromium. This lightens the barrel.
Crew
The M-145E requires five men to man it:
- squad leader
- gunner
- assistant gunner
- first ammunition bearer
- Second ammunition bearer
Ammunition
The M-145E has a bore of 82mm 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 81 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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