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Lance Cpl. James W. Clark · Public domain · Resized · Public domain · Source ↗ · Modified
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M252 mortarlarger figure on 1 of 3
Soltam K6larger figure on 2 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Mass
Single source41.3 kilograms (91 lb)[source]
Mass
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | M252 mortar | Soltam K6 |
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| Type | Mortar[source] | Mortar[source] |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom (designed) United States (manufactured)[source] | Israel[source] |
| In service | 1987–present (United States)[source] | — |
| Used by | See Operators[source] | See below[source] |
| Wars | Vietnam War (prototype model) Soviet–Afghan War Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War Syrian Civil War |
144.7 kg (319 lb)[source]
Barrel length
Single source1.27 metres (4 ft 2 in)[source]
sustained
Single sourcein exceptional circumstances and for short periods
Single source8–16 rpm sustained 20–30 rpm in exceptional circumstances and for short periods[source]
sustained
Single sourcemax
Single sourceBars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Elevation | 45°–85.2°[source] | — |
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| Traverse | 5.6°[source] | — |
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| Feed system | muzzle-loaded[source] | manual[source] |
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| Manufacturer | Watervliet Arsenal[source] | Soltam Systems[source] |
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16 RPM max, 4 RPM sustained[source]