M30 mortar

GPTKB entity

Properties (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mortar
gptkbp:armament high explosive
gptkbp:barrelLength 1.2 meters
steel
gptkbp:caliber 81 mm
gptkbp:communityFeedback generally positive
gptkbp:crewSize 3 to 5 personnel
gptkbp:currentStatus in limited use
gptkbp:deployedTo field artillery units
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:elevation 45 to 85 degrees
gptkbp:fireDepartment ground or vehicle
gptkbp:futurePlans potential for modernization
gptkbp:hasDepartment manual or electronic
gptkbp:historicalPeriod gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important in modern warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label M30 mortar
gptkbp:isSupportedBy requires coordination with forward observers
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections required
gptkbp:maximum_speed 30 rounds per minute
gptkbp:modifications upgrades available
gptkbp:notable_player indirect fire
gptkbp:operationalHistory used in various conflicts
gptkbp:operationalRange effective up to 4,000 meters
gptkbp:producedBy various defense contractors
gptkbp:range up to 5,600 meters
gptkbp:rateOfFire 10 rounds per minute
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:M252_mortar
gptkbp:safetyFeatures spike and safety pin
gptkbp:sights optical and mechanical
gptkbp:supplyChain logistics support required
gptkbp:supportRole supporting infantry operations
area suppression
high effectiveness in urban warfare
gptkbp:technology M224 mortar
gptkbp:training basic infantry training
military training bases
gptkbp:trainingExercises live-fire exercises
gptkbp:transportation high mobility
truck or trailer
vehicle-mounted or towed
gptkbp:type medium mortar
gptkbp:usedBy multiple countries
gptkbp:usedIn infantry support
gptkbp:weight approximately 45 kg
approximately 6.8 kg
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1950s