Firing a 60mm Mortar

Published on May 10, 2024
Duration: 3:06

This video demonstrates the firing of a 75-year-old 60mm mortar, likely an M2 model, by Dragonman. It details the use of a 12-gauge shotgun shell with black powder as a propellant and shows the breech block loading mechanism. The demonstration highlights the tight tolerances of the vintage weapon and its potential range with live rounds.

Quick Summary

A 75-year-old 60mm mortar is fired using a 12-gauge shotgun shell filled with black powder as propellant. It can be ignited via a fixed pin or lanyard. Live rounds have an effective range of about 1.5 miles.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the 60mm Mortar
  2. 00:45Propellant and Breech Block Loading
  3. 01:29Loading the Mortar Round
  4. 02:01Firing Demonstration
  5. 02:34Post-Fire Maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a 60mm mortar typically fired?

A 60mm mortar can be fired by dropping the round onto a fixed firing pin located at the base of the tube, or by using a lanyard-pull system connected to the firing mechanism for remote ignition.

What is used as propellant for the 60mm mortar in this demonstration?

In this demonstration, a 12-gauge shotgun shell filled with solid black powder is used as the propellant charge for the 60mm mortar.

What is the approximate range of a live 60mm mortar round?

Live rounds fired from this type of 60mm mortar can achieve an effective range of approximately 1.5 miles.

How is the breech block loaded and unloaded on this vintage mortar?

The breech block is removed from the mortar tube, the propellant charge is loaded into it, and then it's re-installed. Post-firing, it may require significant force, sometimes a hammer, to remove due to pressure.

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