M30 107 mm Mortar
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| Bore diameter: | 107 mm |
| Length: | 1524 mm |
| Weight: | 305 kg (675 lb) |
| Maximum effective range: | 6800 m |
| Minimum range: | |
| Max ROF: | 18 round/minute |
| Sustained ROF: | 3 round/min |
| Crew: | |
The M30 107 mm heavy mortar is an American rifled, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon used for long-range indirect fire support to infantry units.
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[edit] Design
The M30 system weighs 305 kg including the complete mortar with a welded steel rotator, M24A1 base plate and M53 sight.
[edit] History
The M30 entered service with the US Army replacing the previous M2 107 mm mortar. It was adopted due to the extended range and lethality in comparison to the previous M2 107 mm mortar.
[edit] Types of Rounds
HE M329A1--max range 5650 m, weight 12.26 kg HE M329A2--max range 6800 m, weight 10 kg HE M34A1--max range 4620 m, weight 12.21 kg
