What is the effective range of a 60 mm mortar?

70–3,490 m

M224 mortar
Caliber	60 mm (2.4 in)
Rate of fire	up to 20 rpm sustained, 30 rpm in exceptional circumstances and for short periods
Effective firing range	HE: 70–3,490 m (76–3,816 yds)
Feed system	manual

How much does a 60mm mortar system cost?

The M224 is cleared to fire variety of ammunition types including standard practice and training rounds, infrared and standard illumination rounds, white phosphorous smoke projectiles and high-explosive (HE) munitions with multi-option/point detonation fuses. A single M224 unit cost is listed as $10,658.

What mortar does US Army use?

The Army uses three variants of 120 mm mortar systems. The two mounted variants are the M121 120 mm mortar, used on the M1064A3 and XM1287 Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Mortar Carriers and the 120 mm Recoiling Mortar System, used on the M1129 and M1252 Stryker Mortar Carriers.

Can mortars destroy tanks?

The 0.23-to-0.47-inch (5.8 to 11.9 mm) thick armor generally prevented penetration by small arms fire and shell fragments. However, even a near miss from field artillery or an impact from a mortar HE round could easily disable or destroy the tank: if the fuel tank was ruptured, it could incinerate the tank’s crew.

How heavy is a 60mm mortar?

M224 60mm Light Mortar Gary’s U.S. Infantry Weapons Reference Guide

TECHNICAL DATA
Complete System
Crew	3
Caliber	2.4 in (60 mm)
Weight	46.5 lb (21.1 kg) Conventional Mode 18.0 lb (8.2 kg) Handheld Mode

Can a howitzer sink a ship?

So imagine howitzers firing precision-guided cannon shells to shoot cruise missiles out of the sky or to sink ships on the South China Sea.