To: SAMWolf
Okers.
Kinda different with artillery.
We only broke 8 rounds in one minute because we were hauling arse.
(12 rounds in roughly 42 seconds. Max rate of fire for the M119 is something alot lower than that.)
We also got our heads ripped off for that.
12 posted on
11/28/2003 1:42:27 PM PST by
Darksheare
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To: Darksheare
An 81mm mortar, M29 with mount M23A3 -- total weight of 93.5 lbs. A muzzle loaded, drop fire weapon, capable of a maximum rate of fire of 12 rounds per minute (charge 8) for two minutes; or a sustained rate of fire of 3 round per minute (charge 8). Maximum effective range of 3,650 meters. Approximate bursting area in meters of 25 x 20. Each round weighed 7 to 12 pounds.
13 posted on
11/28/2003 1:46:21 PM PST by
SAMWolf
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