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3 Inch Mortar

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3 Inch Mortar

3 Inch Mortar

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Information Data Sheet

Category Mortar (British)


Type 3-Inch Mortar Bomb

Variants 2 Dimensions 19.3” x 3”

Weight 10lbs Firing Mechanism Trip (small trigger)

Calibre 76.2mm (3.0 inches) Rate of Fire 12 rounds per minute

Description Pear-shaped steel body with vaned tail fin for stability in flight. Typically filled with high explosive or
white phosphorus, the latter dispersing on detonation.

Function Range of up to 1,600 yards, the 3” mortar was used in an anti-personnel role.

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