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60mm Mortar SMK(WP) M711

Companies & Organizations:

Belgium

Mecar SA
Rue Grinfaux 50
7181 Petit-Roeulx-lez-Nivelles


For use with long range and light weight(commando type) 60mm mortars (M19, M224and equivalents), to release instant whitesmoke for spotting, signalling or screeningpurposes and to produce an incendiary effectagainst material targets.

 

The round consists of a nodular cast ironbomb body with a plastic obturator, a nosefuze and an aluminium tail assembly. Thebomb is loaded with White Phosphorus and has a centrally oriented high explosive burster. Thetail assembly contains the ignition cartridge and the “horse-shoe” type charge increments. TheM711-2 has 2 increments for use with M19 type mortars. The M711-4 has 4 increments for usewith M224 type mortars. The M711-5 has an additional increment to obtain maximum range inthe M224 mortar.

 

PACKAGING
One (1) round per container, 2 containers per wooden box

R&D

Type

SMK(WP)

Calibre

60mm

Round mass (nominal)

1.8kg

Round length

375mm

Projectile filling (Comp. B)

0.25kg

Fuze

PD (Delay or Superquick)

Primary ignition cartridge

M705

Charge increments

2, 4 or 5 horseshoes – M706

 

Muzzle safety

>40m

Range (Charge 0-5 in M224)

70 to 4,000m

Range (Charge 0-4 in M224)

70 to 3,500m

Range (Charge 0-2 in M19)

70 to 2,150m

Operational temperature

-32°C to +62°C

Defense Products & Services: 60mm Mortar SMK(WP) M711
Companies & Organizations: 
Defense Products & Services Sectors: Ammunition, mortar, ground-based, 60 mm
Country: Belgium
Description: 60mm Mortar SMK(WP) M711
Source of Information: 

Mecar SA