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The Brixia Model 35 was an Italian rapid firing light mortar of World War II. World War II was a truly global conflict with many facets: immense human suffering, fierce indoctrinations, and the use of new, extremely devastating weapons like the atom bomb World War II, also known as the Second World War, was by far the bloodiest, most expensive, and most significant war in...
Description The Brixia light mortar is a 45 mm calibre light mortar mounted on a legged base and designed for operation by two crew. The rear legs are fitted with a pad for the gunner to lay forward on behind the mortar, or sit upon when the situation allowed. A lever allowed for operating the breech and firing the weapon, while ammunition was fed in by the loader. Well trained teams can reach up to 18 rounds per minute, although operational rate of fire is less. Mortar has several meanings: A mortar is a military weapon into which is dropped a mortar shell, which is then fired in a high ballistic trajectory. ...
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The Brixia was a complicated weapon, but was the service light mortar of the Italian military throughout World War II.
Specifications - Calibre: 45 mm (1.75 in)
- Barrel length: 260 mm (10.25 in)
- Action weight: 15.5 kg (34.2 lb)
- Shell weight: 456 g (16.1 oz)
- Elevation: +10° to +90°
- Traverse: 20°
- Muzzle velocity: 83 m/s (270 ft/s)
- Maximum range: 530 m (580 yd)
- Rate of fire: 8 to 10 rounds per minute
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External links - Nazarian`s Gun`s Recognition Guide
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