60mm M224A1
The M224A1
is a new lightweight 60mm mortars system that is twenty one (21%) lighter in weight
while at the same time maintaining the same range, rates of fire and barrel life as the existing
M224 mortar weapon system.
General Information
Tech Manuals | TM 9-1010-233-10, TM 9-1010-233-23&P; |
Field Manuals | FM 23-90, FM 23-91, FM 7-9 |
NSN | 1010-01-586-2874 |
Physical Characteristics
M224A1 in Firing Position | Conventional Mode/Handheld Mode: 37.9 lbs/19.6 lbs |
60mm Lightweight Cannon | 13 lbs |
M170A1 Bipod | 12.8 lbs |
M7A1 Lightweight Baseplate | 9.2 lbs |
M8 Baseplate | 3.7 lbs |
M67 Sight Unit | 2.9 lbs |
Elevation | Minimum 800 mils, Maximum 1511 mils. |
Range | Minimum 70 meters, Maximum 3490 meters |