M-4 Commando Mortar

The M-4 Commando Mortar also known as a "patrol mortar" is a lightweight 60 mm commando mortar manufactured by Denel Land Systems.[1]

An instructor pointing out the use of the range table

Description

As with other mortars of this type it is intended for rapid use over short ranges as a fire support weapon. It has a lanyard operated trigger mechanism in the breech which allows it to be carried loaded with a bomb, unlike other mortars that have fixed firing pins. The lack of a bipod means it is not as accurate as a conventional mortar and is unsuitable for sustained fire use. The sighting system incorporated in the handle consists of a pair of curved spirit levels one to indicate that it upright in the lateral plane and the other indicates the range with a charge table. Beta lights illuminate the sight for night use.[2]

Ammunition

It uses the M-61 series of bombs in high explosive, smoke, illumination and practice versions.[2]

Users

Specifications

[2]

The M-4 Commando Mortar used by South African paratroops

References

  1. "Denel Land Systems Infantry Weapons - M4 60". Retrieved 16 June 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Heitman, Helmoed-Römer (1988). Krygstuig van Suid Afrika. Cape Town: Struik. pp. 114–115. ISBN 086977638X.
  3. http://www.aerospace-index.com/images/denel/denelnewslettersept06.pdf

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