M-1602
| M-1602-Mortar | |
|---|---|
| Type Overview | |
| Type: | Mortar |
| Origin | Firehelper |
| General Characteristics | |
| weight | 320 lbs |
| Length | 54in |
| Maximum Effective Range | 6-8km |
| Minimum Effective Range | 110m |
| Rate of Fire | Maximum 15 rounds/min Sustained Rate of Fire 4 rounds/min |
| Crew | 5 |
| Bore Diameter | 121mm |
The 121mm M-1602 is the main light mortar of the Firehelper Army. It is a heavy mortar that requires a mortar carrier or tracks to move.
Development
The M-1602 was designed by Firehelper Arms Ltd. during the isolationist period. The weapon was influenced by soviet and american design. It was contracted for the Firehelper Army in 1991 and production began in 1995. It is the main Heavy mortar of the Firehelper Army.
Design
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 counterpart with about the same weight. It has a range of 6-8km putting it in the Medium-Heavy mortar category of the Firehelper Army. It also has an optional Sub-Caliber insert that allows it to fire 60 and 61mm shells.
Crew
The M-1602 requires six men to man it.
Ammunition
The M-1602 has a bore of 81mm 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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