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Can a 81mm mortar destroy a tank?

Edit: Here is my new answer. A MORTAR CAN ABSOLUTELY BLONK A TANK TO PIECES THAT RUSSIAN MORTAR UP THERE CAN ANNIHILATE A TANK WITH ACCURACY AND PRECISION. Seriously though, depending on the rounds and the size of the rounds, it can destroy a heavy tank with ease.

What is the effective range of 81mm mortar?

L16 81mm mortar
Muzzle velocity	225 m/s (740 ft/s)
Effective firing range	HE: 100–5,675 m (109–6,206 yd) Smoke: 100–5,675 m (109–6,206 yd) Illumination: 400–4,800 m (437–5,249 yd)
Maximum firing range	5,650 m (6,180 yd)
Feed system	Manual

What is the range of an 81mm mortar?

approximately 6,500 m.
81 mm HE mortar projectiles generally contain anywhere between 400 g and 680 g of HE and have a maximum range of approximately 6,500 m.

What is the range of a 120mm rifled mortar?

120 mm smoothbore mortars have maximum ranges of approximately 7,200 m to 9,500 m, when firing conventional HE mortar projectiles. Rocket-assisted mortar projectiles are also available, and these projectiles extend the range of the system. 120 mm rifled mortars have a maximum range of approximately 8.2 km,…

What kind of ammo do you use in a rifled mortar?

The most notable rifled 120 mm mortar is the French-designed MO-120 RT-61, which is currently in service with at least 24 different armed forces in the world, including the US Marine Corps (General Dynamics, 2007). Figure 2. An example of HE ammunition for the 120 mm MO-120 RT-61 rifled mortar.

What are the different types of mortars used in the war?

1 Light mortars (51-60 mm); 2 Medium mortars (61-99 mm); and 3 Heavy mortars (100-120 mm+).

How many people does it take to operate a mortar?

These mortars can be carried and operated by a single man, with other soldiers typically carrying additional ammunition. This report is concerned with medium and heavy mortars of 81, 82, and 120 mm in calibre. 81 mm HE mortar projectiles generally contain anywhere between 400 g and 680 g of HE and have a maximum range of approximately 6,500 m.