The M29 is an American-produced 81 millimeter
mortar. It began replacing the
M1 mortar
The M1 mortar is an American 81 millimeter caliber mortar. It was based on the French Brandt mortar. The M1 mortar was used from before World War II until the 1950s when it was replaced by the lighter and longer ranged M29 mortar.
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in U.S. service in 1952 being lighter and with greater range. It was subsequently replaced by the
M252 mortar in 1987. Variants included the M29E1 and M29A1, adopted in 1964. These were produced with a hard chrome-plated bore to prolong barrel life and ease of cleaning.
The maximum rate of fire of the M29 is 27 rounds per minute, while the sustained rate of fire is 4 rounds per minute; For the M29A1 model, the maximum rate of fire is 30 rounds per minute with a sustained rate of fire of 5 rounds per minute.
The range varies depending on the type of ammunition used:
HE M374A2 (High Explosive): Minimum range , maximum range .
HE M362A1 (High Explosive): Minimum range , maximum range .
HE M43A1B1 (High Explosive): Minimum range , maximum range .
WP M375A2 (White Phosphorus): Minimum range , maximum range .
WP M370 (White Phosphorus): Minimum range , maximum range .
M301A3 (Illumination): Minimum range , maximum range .
M301A2 (Illumination): Minimum range , maximum range .
The weapon was usually serviced by a crew of five.
Users
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Howa
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History
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produced a modified version of the M29A1 as ''Type 64''
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Infantry mortars
Mortars of the United States
81mm mortars
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Military equipment introduced in the 1950s
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