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M2 mortar

Mortarconfirmed

M2 mortar

The M2 mortar is a 60 millimeter smoothbore, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon used by U.S. forces in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War for light infantry support.

Specifications

TypeMortar
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerEdgar Brandt
StatusIn service
Range1.8 km
Crew5
Caliber60 mm

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States—
China—
South Korea—
Pakistan—
France—
Japan—
Turkey—
Egypt—confirmed
Taiwan—
Indonesia—
Australia—
Vietnam—confirmed

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