160-mm mortar was adopted by the Red Army 1943 year, hence its designation "160 mm mortar sample 1943 of the year". Initially, it was considered as a means of direct fire support, which requires a minimum production capacity release; but it soon became clear, it is a very successful system. After the World War mortar design changes have been made, including scripting longer barrel; the result was 160 mm mortar M-160.
160-mm mortar M-160 sample 1943 of the year – video
At one time, it was widely used at the different levels of infantry units of the Soviet Army and the armies of countries - participants of the Warsaw Pact as the primary means of fire support. Currently, the M-160 in the armies - the successor of the Soviet Army was armed with only a Mountain Division, wherein its main advantage of using the maximum - small relative to other artillery systems wt.
160-mm mortar M-160 has a long smooth barrel - so long, that it is necessary to use a charging mechanism breech. For loading the barrel is rotated about the axis in the middle
portion to the horizontal position, after which the mine is inserted into the breech with the charging tray, lifted by two members of the calculation of seven. After that, the trunk is returned to the position for shooting. When transporting the M-160 towed by a light truck or crawler tractor for towing device on the barrel. When firing the mortar remains on the wheeled carriage.
Mortar M-160 allows you to mine fire only one type, explosive. Standard blast mine - two similar modifications are available - weighs 41,2 kg; maximum range of 8050 m. A later modification of, a housing having an elongated steel (instead of cast iron), It has a range 8500 meters and a little easier - it weighs 40 kg. Combat rate is two to three rounds per minute. There are seven different types of propellant charges - one main, as well as additional total of up to six.
Performance characteristics of the mortar M-160 sample 1949 of the year
Crew | 7 human |
Full combat weight | 1300 kg |
The length in the stowed position | 4,86 m |
Width in traveling position | 2,03 m |
The height in the stowed position | 1,69 m |
Maximum range | 8050 m (ordinary FM) |
The maximum declination angle / elevation, city | +50/+80 |
Deflection, city | 24 |
Carrying speed on highway, kmh | to 50 |
rate of, rounds / min | 3 |
Photos mortar M-160