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M19 mortar

Mortarconfirmed

M19 mortar

The M19 mortar is a light, smoothbore, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon for light infantry support developed and produced in the United States. It has been replaced in service by the more modern 60 mm M224 mortar, which has a much longer range and improved ammunition.

Specifications

TypeMortar
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerWatervliet Arsenal
StatusIn service
Weight23.4 kg
Range0.07 km
Caliber60 mm

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States—
South Korea—confirmed
Japan—
Turkey3,500confirmed
Iran—
Vietnam—

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