120mm M2 raiado
TypeHeavy Mortar
Place of originBrazil
Service history
Used byBrazilian Army
Production history
DesignerWar Arsenal of Rio de Janeiro
ManufacturerAGRJ - War Arsenal of Rio de Janeiro - Arsenal D. John VI
Specifications
Mass717 kg (1,581 lb)
Length3.060 m (10.04 ft)
ShellHE
Caliber120 mm (4.7 in)
Traverse360°
Rate of fire18 rounds/min
Effective firing range6.5 km (6,500 m) standard or 13 km (13,000 m) with additional propulsion

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]
  • Length: 3.060 m[3]
  • Total Weight: 717 kg
  • Range: 6,5 km standard projectile or 13 km additional propulsion
  • Rate of fire: 18 rounds / min
  • Use: Command or Automatic

Ammunition:[4]

References

  1. ↑ ".: Exército Brasileiro - Braço Forte, Mão Amiga". Archived from the original on 2010-04-17. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  2. ↑ "Morteiro Pesado Antecarga 120mm". Archived from the original on 2009-04-16. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  3. ↑ "MORTEIRO PESADO 120 mm M2 RAIADO". Archived from the original on 2010-01-31. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  4. ↑ "DefesaNet Estratégia e Defesa do Brasil e do Mundo". Archived from the original on 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2009-10-20.

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