TM 31-210
Improvised Munitions Handbook
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No. 6 |
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60 MM MORTAR PROJECTILE LAUNCHER |
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| A device to launch 60 mm mortar rounds using a metal pipe 2-1/2 in. (6 cm) in diameter and 4 ft. (120 cm) long as the launching tube. | |
| MATERIALS REQUIRED: | |
| Mortar, projectile (60 mm) and charge increments | |
| Metal pipe 1-1/2 in. (6 cm) in diameter and 4 ft. (120 cm) long, threaded on one end. | |
| Threaded end cap to fit pipe | |
| Bolt, 1/8 in. (2 mm) in diameter and at least 1 in. (2-1/2 cm) long | |
| Two 92) nuts to fit bolt | |
| File | |
| Drill | |
| PROCEDURE: | |
| 1. Drill hole 1/8 in. (3 mm) in diameter through center of end cap. |
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| 2. Round off end of bolt with file. | |
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| 3. Place bolt through hole in end cap. Secure in place with nuts as illustrated. |
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| 4. Screw end cap onto pipe tightly. Tube is now ready to use. |
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| HOW TO USE: | ||
| 1. Bury launching tube in ground at desired angle so that bottom of tube is at least 2 ft. (60 cm) underground. Adjust the number of increments in rear finned end of mortar projectile. See following table for launching angle and number of increments used. |
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2. When ready to fire, withdraw safety wire from mortar projectile. Drop projectile into launching tube, FINNED END FIRST. |
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CAUTION: The round will fire as soon as the projectile is dropped into tube. Keep all parts of body behind the open end of the tube. |
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