Videos tagged with Illumination Mortar

This video details the restoration of a 120mm M983 IR-ILLUM mortar round, showcasing spray-painting and sandblasting techniques. It contrasts the restored round with a rusted original, highlighting its white body, orange band, and clear markings. The footage then transitions to night vision showing a mortar crew in action and the subsequent deployment of infrared illumination flares, demonstrating the round's tactical purpose for night operations.

This video provides a detailed disassembly of U.S. Army 60mm illumination mortar rounds, specifically the M83A3 and M83A3E1 variants. It visually demonstrates the removal of components like the nose fuse, time fuse assembly, ignition cartridge, and propellant increments. The breakdown highlights the internal structure of this inert ordnance, emphasizing safe handling and identification of key parts compatible with M2, M19, and M224 mortars.