7.58 cm Minenwerfer

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A 7.58 cm Minenwerfer at the Brussels Army Museum.
A 7.58 cm Minenwerfer at the Brussels Army Museum.

The 7.58 cm Minenwerfer was a German First World War weapon. It was in service from 1916 to 1940, pulled from service at the beginning of World War Two.

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  • Calibre: 76 mm
  • Barrel length: 5.2 calibres (359 mm)
  • Range: 300 to 1,300 m
  • Elevation: +45 to + 78 degrees
  • Traverse: 360 degrees
  • Weight: 147 kg
  • Muzzle velocity: 90 m/s
  • Projectile weight: 4.6 kg
  • Maximum rate of fire: 6 rounds per minute

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