120mm M2 raiado explained
| 120mm M2 raiado |
| Type: | Heavy Mortar |
| Origin: | Brazil |
| Is Ranged: | yes |
| Is Explosive: | yes |
| Is Artillery: | yes |
| Used By: | Brazilian Army |
| Designer: | War Arsenal of Rio de Janeiro |
| Manufacturer: | AGRJ - War Arsenal of Rio de Janeiro - Arsenal D. John VI |
| Cartridge: | HE |
| Caliber: | 120mm |
| Rate: | 18 rounds/min |
| Range: | standard or with additional propulsion |
| Traverse: | 360° |
The 120mm M2 Rifled Heavy Mortar (pt: Morteiro Pesado 120mm M2 raiado) is a Brazilian 120 mm mortar designed to have great firepower, mobility, and flexibility. The RT-M2 is designed by the War Arsenal of Rio de Janeiro for the Brazilian Army artillery.[1] The RT-M2 can be transported by ground or air, and can also be air dropped, and offers a 360° range without the necessity of re-positioning the base. The RT-M2 can use any 120 mm ammunition built to international standards.
Characteristics
- Official name: Mrt P 120 M2 R (120 M2 heavy mortar)
- Manufacturer: AGRJ - War Arsenal of Rio de Janeiro - Arsenal D. John VI
- Caliber
120 mm[2]
3.060 m[3]
- Total Weight: 717 kg
- Range
6,5 km standard projectile or 13 km additional propulsion
18 rounds / min
- Use: Command or Automatic
Ammunition:[4]
- Conventional: High explosive
- Signaling
- Exercise
- Illuminative
- Smoke
References
- Web site: .: Exército Brasileiro - Braço Forte, Mão Amiga . 2009-10-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100417071842/http://www.exercito.gov.br/01inst/armtmuni/morteiro.htm . 2010-04-17 . dead .
- Web site: Morteiro Pesado Antecarga 120mm . 2009-10-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090416193344/http://www.dct.eb.mil.br/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=69&Itemid=57 . 2009-04-16 . dead .
- Web site: MORTEIRO PESADO 120 mm M2 RAIADO . 2009-10-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100131014818/http://www.ctex.eb.br/mrt_120_proj.htm . 2010-01-31 . dead .
- Web site: DefesaNet Estratégia e Defesa do Brasil e do Mundo. 2009-10-20. 2022-09-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20220921213440/https://www.defesanet.com.br/laad07/3_eb_morteiros.htm. dead.
External links
Photo:http://www.defesanet.com.br/laad07/imagens/2/ctex_mort_120.jpg
