120mm M2 RAIADO

The 120mm M2 Rifled Heavy Mortar (pt: MORTEIRO PESADO 120mm M2 RAIADO) is a Brazilian 120 mm mortar designed to have great firepower, mobility, and flexibility. The RT-M2 is designed by the War Arsenal of Rio de Janeiro for the Brazilian Army artillery.[1] The RT-M2 can be transported by ground or air, and can also be air dropped, and offers a 360° range without the necessity of re-positioning the base. The RT-M2 can use any 120 mm ammunition built to international standards.

120mm M2 RAIADO
TypeHeavy Mortar
Place of originBrazil
Service history
Used byBrazilian Army
Production history
DesignerWar Arsenal of Rio de Janeiro
ManufacturerAGRJ - War Arsenal of Rio de Janeiro - Arsenal D. John VI
Specifications
Mass717 kg (1,581 lb)
Length3.060 m (10.04 ft)
ShellHE
Caliber120 mm (4.7 in)
Traverse360°
Rate of fire18 rounds/min
Effective firing range6.5 km (6,500 m) standard or 13 km (13,000 m) with additional propulsion

Characteristics
  • Official name: Mrt P 120 M2 R (120 M2 heavy mortar)
  • Manufacturer: AGRJ - War Arsenal of Rio de Janeiro - Arsenal D. John VI
  • Caliber: 120 mm[2]
  • Length: 3.060 m[3]
  • Total Weight: 717 kg
  • Range: 6,5 km standard projectile or 13 km additional propulsion
  • Rate of fire: 18 rounds / min
  • Use: Command or Automatic

Ammunition:[4]

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-04-17. Retrieved 2009-10-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-04-16. Retrieved 2009-10-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-01-31. Retrieved 2009-10-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. http://www.defesanet.com.br/laad07/3_eb_morteiros.htm

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