Brandt mle 27/31
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The mle 27/31 mortar was a regulation weapon of the French army during the Second World War. It was copied by numerous countries.
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Conceived and manufactured by the Brandt company, it is a simple and effective weapon. It is loaded at the muzzle, the munition being fired by falling on a fixed firing pin. It requires a crew of 3 men. It can be disassembled into 3 loads and is equipped with a bipod.
| Caliber | Length of barrel | Weight | Rate of fire | Weight of projectile | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 mm | 1.26 m | 56 kg | 18 rounds per minute | 3.25 kg/6.9 kg | 1000-1900 m |
[edit] References
- Dictionnaire de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, 1982 ed.
- Ferrard, Stéphane. "Les mortier Brandt de 60 et 81 mm dans l'Armée française en 1940"
