M106 mortar carrier
| M106 mortar carrier | |
|---|---|
|
M106A1 | |
| Type | Mortar carrier |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| Used by | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | FMC Corp.[1] |
| Variants | XM106, M106, M106A1, M106A2 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 12.9 short tons (11.7 t) |
| Length | 16.2 feet (4.9 m) |
| Width | 9 feet (2.7 m) |
| Height | 7.3 feet (2.2 m) |
| Crew |
6 armour = 5083 Aluminum |
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| |
Main armament | M30 4.2in (107mm) mortar |
Secondary armament | M2 Browning |
| Engine |
Detroit Diesel 6V53T 210 horsepower (160 kW) |
| Payload capacity | 88 rounds (HE, Illumination, White Phosphorus) |
| Transmission | Allison X200-4 series |
| Ground clearance | 16.5 inches (42 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 90 US gallons (340 L) |
Operational range | 250 nautical miles (460 km) |
The M106 mortar carrier was a tracked, self-propelled artillery vehicle in service with the United States Army. It was replaced with the M1064 mortar carrier.
History
The M106 is a variation of the M113 armored personnel carrier, the M106A3 version was an upgrade to the 120mm M120 mortar.
Interior view of mortar, hatch and stowage.jpg)
Round exiting barrel
See also
References
- ↑ Defense Industry Bulletin, August 1967, p. 33.
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