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These mortars were used in the Allied invasion of Normandy.
American 81-mm Mortar (Mortar 81-mm, M1 with Mount M1
German Standard and Short 8-cm Mortars
American 60-mm Mortar
Caliber 60-mm (2.36 in.)
Muzzle velocity 163 mps(535 fps)
Weight 18.9 kg(42 lbs)
Overall length 72.6 cm(28.6 in.)
Rate of fire 18 rounds per minute(normal), 35 rounds per minute(maximum)
Range 1,806 m(1,975 yds)
American 81-mm Mortar
Caliber 81 mm(3.18 in.)
Muzzle velocity 213 mps(700 fps)
Weight 61.2 kg(136 lbs)
Overall length 115.6 cm(45.5 in.)
Rate of fire 18 rounds per minute(normal), 35 rounds per minute(maximum)
Range 1,994 m(3,290 yds)
German Standard and Short 8-cm Mortars
Caliber 81.4 mm(3.2 in.)
Weight 56.4 kg(124 lbs)/28.2 kg(62 lbs.)
Overall length 123 cm(48 in.)/96 cm(37.8 in.)
Rate of fire 18 to 35 rounds per minute
Range 2,400 m(2,625 yds)/1,100 m(1,200 yds)
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