M252 mortar

GPTKB entity

Properties (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mortar
gptkbp:armament training
smoke
high explosive
illuminating
gptkbp:caliber 81 mm
gptkbp:crew 3 personnel
gptkbp:deployedTo field artillery units
gptkbp:elevation 45 to 85 degrees
gptkbp:hasDepartment manual fire control
gptkbp:historicalSignificance used_in_Gulf_War
used_in_Afghanistan_War
used_in_Iraq_War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label M252 mortar
gptkbp:length 1.2 m
gptkbp:logistics requires logistical support
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:General_Dynamics
gptkbp:modifications upgraded versions available
gptkbp:navigationEquipment 360 degrees
gptkbp:notable_player indirect fire
direct fire
gptkbp:operationalRange 5700 m
up to 5700 m
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:rateOfFire 15 rounds per minute
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:M120_mortar
gptkbp:safetyFeatures spike safety device
gptkbp:serviceHistory used in various conflicts
gptkbp:sights optical sight
gptkbp:supportRole supporting infantry
high effectiveness in combat
gptkbp:training live-fire exercises
basic infantry training
gptkbp:transportation high mobility
vehicle-mounted or towed
gptkbp:type towed mortar
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:userCountries gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:Egypt
gptkb:France
gptkb:Germany
gptkb:Greece
gptkb:India
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:Jordan
gptkb:Malaysia
gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkb:Pakistan
gptkb:Philippines
gptkb:Saudi_Arabia
gptkb:Singapore
gptkb:South_Korea
gptkb:Spain
gptkb:Thailand
gptkb:United_Kingdom
Indonesia
gptkbp:weight 45.4 kg
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1980