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| | M224 Mortar (Site not responding. Last check: ) |
 | | The M224 60mm Lightweight Mortar is a smooth bore, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon used for close-in support of ground troops. |
 | | The M224 system is composed of the M25 Cannon (18lbs), M170 Bipod (15.2lbs), M7 Baseplate (14.4lbs), and the M64A1 Sight Unit (2.5lbs). |
 | | While the M224 was designed to fire all types of the older ammunition, its primary rounds are of the newer, longer-range type. |
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