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Hirtenberger M6C-210

Light mortar

Hirtenberger M6C-210 Commando
Type	Light mortar
Place of origin	Austria
Service history
Used by	Austria[1]  Italy  Albania   Switzerland  Greece  Bulgaria  Georgia[2]  Japan
Wars	Afghanistan War
Specifications
Mass	5.1 kg (11 lb)[3]
Barrel length	81.5 cm (2 ft 8 in)[3]
Calibre	60 mm (2.4 in)[3]
Rate of fire	15–30 rounds per minute[3]
Effective firing range	2,000 m (2,200 yd)[3]

The Hirtenberger M6C-210 is a light mortar with smoothbore barrel, part of the M6 mortar range designed by Hirtenberger Defense Systems of Austria.

This mortar is equipped with two aiming devices and is characterized by high mobility, which should meet the needs of fire during rapid deployment, forward troops or small units such as those engaged in special operations. All common types of mortar bombs calibre 60mm can be fired from this mortar.

Lacking the support legs found on mortar intended for use from fixed emplacements, the M6C-series mortars are operated by resting the base plate on the ground while a soldier supports the tube near the muzzle. A single soldier can operate this mortar with little special training, making it a squad-level infantry weapon, trading accuracy for portability.

The 60mm mortar has a reach of over 2,000 m (2,200 yd), depending on the shell weight and propellant charge being used.^[1]

See also[edit]

• List of infantry mortars
• Commando mortar

References[edit]

External links[edit]

• 60 mm mortars page Hirtenberger Defence Systems, archived by the Internet Archive

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