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The 120mm M2 Rifled Heavy Mortar (Portuguese: Morteiro Pesado 120mm M2 raiado) is a Brazilian 120 mm mortar designed to have great firepower, mobility, and flexibility. The RT-M2 is designed by the War Arsenal of Rio de Janeiro for the Brazilian Army artillery.[1] The RT-M2 can be transported by ground or air, and can also be air dropped, and offers a 360° range without the necessity of re-positioning the base. The RT-M2 can use any 120 mm ammunition built to international standards.
| 120mm M2 raiado | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Heavy Mortar |
| Place of origin | Brazil |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Brazilian Army |
| Production history | |
| Designer | War Arsenal of Rio de Janeiro |
| Manufacturer | AGRJ - War Arsenal of Rio de Janeiro - Arsenal D. John VI |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 717 kg (1,581 lb) |
| Length | 3.060 m (10.04 ft) |
| Shell | HE |
| Caliber | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Traverse | 360° |
| Rate of fire | 18 rounds/min |
| Effective firing range | 6.5 km (6,500 m) standard or 13 km (13,000 m) with additional propulsion |
Characteristics
edit- Official name: Mrt P 120 M2 R (120 M2 heavy mortar)
- Manufacturer: AGRJ - War Arsenal of Rio de Janeiro - Arsenal D. John VI
- Caliber: 120 mm[2]
- Length: 3.060 m[3]
- Total Weight: 717 kg
- Range: 6,5 km standard projectile or 13 km additional propulsion
- Rate of fire: 18 rounds / min
- Use: Command or Automatic
Ammunition:[4]
- Conventional: High explosive
- Signaling
- Exercise
- Illuminative
- Smoke
References
edit- ^ ".: Exército Brasileiro - Braço Forte, Mão Amiga". Archived from the original on 2010-04-17. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ "Morteiro Pesado Antecarga 120mm". Archived from the original on 2009-04-16. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ "MORTEIRO PESADO 120 mm M2 RAIADO". Archived from the original on 2010-01-31. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ "DefesaNet Estratégia e Defesa do Brasil e do Mundo". Archived from the original on 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
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