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Small arms: 60mm Commando Mortar
Hydra 60mm Commando Mortar on display
Type: Light Mortar
Place of Origin: Republic of Port Ember
Main User: Port Ember Security Forces
In Service: 1990 - Current
Wars: Hawklands Conflict; Port Ember - Braziliztan War; Ashmore Conflict; Borzhinian Civil War; War on Terror.
Designed By: Hydra Industries
Designed: Late 1980's - 1990
Manufacturer: Hydra Industries
Mass: 6 Kg
Barrel length: 650mm
Calibre: 60mm
Traverse: 300 mil
Elevation: 710 to 1510 mil
Muzzle velocity: 171 m/s
Rate of fire 10 bombs/min
Effective firing range: 2000 m
The Hydra 60mm Commando mortar is a light infantry mortar used for immediate fire support on squad level. It is manufactured by Hydra Industries in Port Ember.
It is however a very effective and accurate short range indirect weapon, giving a infantry squad a massive firepower boost. Its airburst bomb's capability during anti trench warfare is legendary in the Port Ember Security Forces.
Description
As with other mortars of this type it is intended for rapid use over short ranges as a fire support weapon. 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.
Ammunition
The following 60mm bombs is available for use with this weapon:
- High Explosive
- Phosphor
- Air Burst
- Smoke
- Ilumination