120mm M2 raiado
The 120mm M2 Rifled Heavy Mortar (Morteiro Pesado 120mm M2 raiado) is a Brazilian 120 mm mortar designed to have great firepower, mobility, and flexibility. The RT-M2 is designed by the War Arsenal of Rio de Janeiro for the Brazilian Army artillery. The RT-M2 can be transported by ground or air, and can also be air dropped, and offers a 360° range without the necessity of re-positioning the base.
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The 120mm M2 Rifled Heavy Mortar (Morteiro Pesado 120mm M2 raiado) is a Brazilian 120 mm mortar designed to have great firepower, mobility, and flexibility. The RT-M2 is designed by the War Arsenal of Rio de Janeiro for the Brazilian Army artillery. The RT-M2 can be transported by ground or air, and can also be air dropped, and offers a 360° range without the necessity of re-positioning the base.
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The RT-M2 can use any 120 mm ammunition built to international standards.
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• Name — 120mm M2 raiado • Type — Heavy Mortar • Origin — Brazil • Is Ranged — yes • Is Explosive — yes • Is Artillery — yes • Used By — Brazilian Army • Designer — War Arsenal of Rio de Janeiro • Manufacturer — AGRJ - War Arsenal of Rio de Janeiro - Arsenal D. John VI • Cartridge — HE • Caliber — 120 mm • Rate — 18 rounds/min • Range — standard or with additional propulsion • Traverse — 360°
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Characteristics
• Official name: Mrt P 120 M2 R (120 M2 heavy mortar) • Manufacturer: AGRJ - War Arsenal of Rio de Janeiro - Arsenal D. John VI • Caliber: 120 mm • Length: 3.060 m • Total Weight: 717 kg • Range: 6,5 km standard projectile or 13 km additional propulsion • Rate of fire: 18 rounds / min • Use: Command or Automatic Ammunition: • Conventional: High explosive • Signaling • Exercise • Illuminative • Smoke
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