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	M224 60mm Light Mortar
		The baseplate allows the mortar to be fired 0800 mils left and 0800 mils right of the center of sector for a total sector coverage of 1600 mils.
		The mortar is then traversed until a proper sight picture is seen (using the aiming posts as the aiming point) and cross-level bubble is level.
		If a mortar squad is attached to a platoon conducting a combat patrol, the squad leader can choose to carry only the mortar cannon and the M8 baseplate.
	www.inetres.com /gp/military/infantry/mortar/M224.html (1189 words)

	mortar - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Mortar (masonry), mixture of lime or cement with sand and water, used as a binding material for bricks and stone and as a plaster.
		A mortar is a cannon that fires projectiles, called shells, in a high, arcing trajectory.
		adobe, board, breeze block, brick, cement, chipboard, cinder block, clapboard, concrete, fiberboard, grout, mortar, plaster, plasterboard, plywood,...
	encarta.msn.com /encnet/refpages/search.aspx?q=mortar (177 words)

	Cannon
		The smoothbore cannon, first appearing in the early 14th century in Europe, assumed its classic form at the beginning of the 17th century, which persisted unchanged to the mid-19th century, when it was superseded by the breechloading rifled gun.
		Bombardum was used for cannon and cannonball as early as 1430, and bombator is known from 1456 for a gunner, or or bombardiator from 1547.
		Larger mortars, 80 mm and 4.5 inches (114 mm; at first called a chemical mortar because its original purpose was to launch shells of phosphorus or poison gas) were equivalent to real artillery, and were very effective when properly used.
	www.du.edu /~jcalvert/tech/cannon.htm (11927 words)

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		(3) Ammunition for cannon shall be considered a Class C explosive when kept, handled, used, or transported for the purpose of cannon or mortar firing, provided such ammunition is in the form of prepackaged charges which do not exceed a total quantity of 20 pounds.
		In all other cases, ammunition for cannon, which is a Class B explosive, shall be subject to all the requirements therefor contained in 527 CMR 13.00.
		The supervised discharge of cannon or mortar with projectile.
	www.mass.gov /Eeops/docs/dfs/osfm/cmr/527022.doc (1747 words)

	Æ Aeragon - Gunnery
		The term cannon generally refers to large caliber artillery pieces that use explosives as a propellant.
		Mortars usually launch their projectiles at very high angles, or angles greater than 45 degrees, and frequently have lower muzzle velocities and hence, shorter ranges.
		Howitzers are an intermediate between the cannon and the mortar, intended for long-range fire while elevated at up to 45°, or simply a cannon used when so elevated.
	www.aeragon.com /o/ar/g-01.html (1470 words)

	Artillery
		The field cannon was characterized by a high degree of mobility on the battlefield.
		The garrison cannon had a flat trajectory also, but in contrast to the field cannon, it tended to be more permanently positioned.
		The size of the mortar and the howitzer was designated by the width in inches across the mouth of the bore.
	www.nps.gov /colo/Ythanout/artillery.html (1213 words)

	MORTAR BARREL - BUILD A COEHORN MORTAR BARREL. BUILD A BRASS 12 POUND COEHORN MORTAR IN WISCONSIN
		Mortars are smooth bore weapons designed to fire exploding cannon balls with fuses timed to burst above infantry and cavalry.
		This original "24 pound Coehorn Mortar" had a bronze tube weighing 164 pounds and was mounted on a wooden Mortar "Bed" weighing an additional 131 pounds.
		The Mortar Tube material purchased was a solid piece of Cast and Turned C360 Brass that was 6-1/2" in diameter, 12-1/8" long, and weighed 120 pounds.
	www.buckstix.com /MortarBarrel.htm (2158 words)

	COEHORN MORTAR - Hunt for Wisconsin Feral Cats. How to Hunt with a Coehorn Mortar
		Mortars are designed to launch an exploding cannon ball at very high angles so as to drop almost straight down during their final decent.
		Since the trajectory of the Mortar is nearly "straight-up" at the firing source, and nearly "straight-down" into the target area, it's not necessary to place any Danger-Tape along the flight path of the Mortar ball.
		Unlike cannon which have their fuse holes on top of their tubes facing straight up, Coehorn Mortars have their fuse holes close to the ground pointed rearward, so its easy to overlook this hazard.
	www.buckstix.com /CoehornMortarHunt.htm (3394 words)

	Tippmann Ordnance Co. - Training Aid Devices & Support Equipment - Pneumatic IEDs - Mortars - Mines - Paint Grenade ...
		The device is made of all steel, with a cannon of aluminum.
		The cannon assembly consists of a barrel assembly and Co2 expansion chamber assembly with the upper base-plate and barrel-attaching bracket, charging valves, gauges and quick release firing valve (cannon is constructed of.250 thick wall aluminum).
		Ammunition for the M1A-M crew served mortar system consists of liquid fill contained in a latex tubing bladder encased in a cardboard and urethane cast shell casing.
	www.tippmannordnance.com /mortars.html (304 words)

	Cannon Page
		This was a rifled cannon made of wrought iron and was along with the 12 pound smooth bore Napoleon, the mainstay of field artillery batteries.
		This cannon was an English model gun imported by the Confederacy during the early months of the war before the blockade was tightened enough to be effective.
		The Blakely cannon, imported from the British by the south along with the Whitworth and Armstrong guns, was invented by English Captain Alexander Blakely.
	www.fortunecity.com /campus/history/683/cannonpage.htm (865 words)

	WW1 Heavy weapons, Allied (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Given that in 1914 the Germans were considerably ahead in mortar preparedness it is remarkable that the Allied armies caught up so quickly and surpassed the Germans in mortar excellence.
		A 2 inch medium mortar was bigger than the Stokes 3 inch mortar for this reason.
		The mortars were transported over short distances on 'frames with perambulator wheels' and over longer distances by MT vehicles.
	www.diggerhistory.info /pages-weapons/heavy-ww1-allied.htm (1464 words)

	Paintball Mortars
		The AP-2 Paintball Mortar launcher or cannon is designed as an indirect fire weapon to propel paint loads accurately and to further ranges.
		The mortar system is excellent as base defense or assault support roles.
		The 62mm T.O.C. Mortar is made by Tippman Ordnance, and sold to you through Alternative Paintball.
	www.alternativepaintball.com /mortar.htm (277 words)

	Yorktown Artillery 1781
		The solid ball [shot] was primarily used to destroy forts and cannons, while both grape shot and canister shot were used as anti-personnel weapons.
		The size of the mortar and the howitzer was designated by the width in inches [French expression for this particular span measurement was 'pouces'] across the mouth of the bore.
		Further, de Grasse's had over 2,000 cannon in his fleet, some of which, along with crews, were sent ashore to assist the Allied land armies.
	xenophongroup.com /mcjoynt/yrtnarty.htm (1612 words)

	mortar - Definitions from Dictionary.com
		a cannon very short in proportion to its bore, for throwing shells at high angles.
		A portable, muzzleloading cannon used to fire shells at low velocities, short ranges, and high trajectories.
		Mortars were used in the wilderness for pounding the manna (Num.
	dictionary.reference.com /browse/mortar (597 words)

	Metal Machine Music - Zoids
		Each mortar cannon fires a solid explosive mortar at high speeds on a low parabolic trajectory, so proper aiming is important when firing at any sort of range.
		The 4 mortar cannons to either side of this central fixture are capable of pivoting, up to 10 degrees in either direction, but cannot incline at all.
		The Dibison's mortar cannons are well-protected by the armored plating on the Dibison's back and each individual cannon is made of tough alloy steel for extra durability.
	www.metalmachinemusic.com /zoids.php?section=dibison (1371 words)

	The Howtar
		With the Marines still having the very popular 75-mm Pack Howitzer of WWII fame as well as the fairly new M30 4.2-Inch (107-mm) mortar in their inventory, it was decided to see if the concept of mating the 4.2-Inch tube to the Howitzer's carriage would actually fit into this new requirement.
		The mortar is used for indirect fire and can be elevated to high angles to deliver plunging fire on target.
		This weapon is composed of the 107-mm mortar cannon M99 with recoil mechanism M38 mounted on carriage M33.
	www.mortarsinminiature.com /USM98.htm (1479 words)

	mortar cannon
		Mortars are a great cannon for those of you who want a larger bored barrel which you can put in the trunk of your car.
		These cannons are finished such that they can be proudly displayed.
		Cannon fires 50 to 350 grains ffg or fffg (Sub chamber for powder)
	www.cannon-mania.com /mortars.htm (202 words)

	Bowling Ball Mortar Page: Docsmachine.com
		And at 500 yards, right at the base of the stand of trees off in the distance, is a full-size steel cutout of a moose, painted day-glo orange.
		Above, the guy with the mortar is pouring in some three ounces of Fg (coarse) Pyrodex fl powder...
		The owner is reluctant to do any additional welding on the pipe, for fear of making a weak or brittle spot, so he just stacks up whatever's handy to hold it, oh, 'bout there or so.
	www.docsmachine.com /nonPB/mortar.html (1167 words)

	United Press International - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Maureen Cannon, who published more than 1,000 poems over the last four decades, died in her sleep at her home in Ridgewood, N.J., at the age of 84.
		Cannon also wrote more serious verse, which as with her lighter fare, won prizes in poetry contests around the country, the Times said.
		Cannon, who died Sunday, is survived by two daughters and six grandchildren.
	www.washtimes.com /upi/20070201-091958-4943r.htm (195 words)

	Pyrocreations - Instructions for SONIC BOOM (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Light fuse with your face away from top of mortar and run to a safe distance (as far as you can get before blast) Again we urge you to use safety when using this mortar.
		YES, the mortar is set up as to increse safety and not explode but there is no guarantees.
		2nd ALWAYS try to set mortar behind a tree or something solid which will take any blast and keep you safe from flying debri in case of an explosion and try to find a area where there is no houses, kids or other people at least within 125 yards in case of explosion.
	www.pyrocreations.com /instructions_for_sonic_boom (486 words)

	Pyrocreations - Salute Cannons (Site not responding. Last check: )
		These cannons and mortars were built because so many want M-80s, Block busters, Cherry bombs Etc for the loud boom they make.
		This little bute is Modeled with strong resemblance to early Spanish cannons, the Garrison Cannon rides on a staggered carriage.
		The cannon barrel and carriage is made of steel, with lightweight, functioning composite wheels.
	www.pyrocreations.com /salute_cannons (442 words)

	M224 60mm Lightweight Mortar (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The cannon assembly is composed of the barrel, combination base cap, and firing mechanism.
		The mount consists of a bipod and a base plate which is provided with screw type elevating and traversing mechanisms to elevate/traverse the mortar.
		An additional short range sight is attached to the base of the cannon tube for firing the mortar on the move and during assaults.
	www.fas.org /man/dod-101/sys/land/m224.htm (218 words)

	Shaolin Kung Fu CD Series: Pao Quan, Pao Boxing, Shaolin Wu Shu
		Cannon Fist, also called Pao Chuan, was generally bestowed the name the king among any boxing forms in Chinese Kung Fu circle.
		To be called cannon fists derive more from the reason that two fists launch out powerfully together in one or two directions and such force is more like mortar cannon is firing.
		Cannon fist is a must for every Shaolin monk to practice but generally kept hidden and seldom such opportunity can be opened up for outsider to learn in all.
	www.damo-qigong.net /shaolin/paoquan.htm (272 words)

	DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY SEAL (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Symbolism: The central element, the Roman cuirass, is a symbol of strength and defense.
		The sword, esponton (a type of half-pike formerly used by subordinate officers), musket, bayonet, cannon, cannon balls, mortar, and mortar bombs are representative of Army implements.
		The drum and drumsticks are symbols of public notification of the Army’s purpose and intent to serve the Nation and its people.
	www.qmfound.com /department_of_the_army_seal.htm (335 words)

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		The sniper cannon fires very slowly, though; one would be lucky to get three shots a round, and that is seriously pushing it.
		Dual 2-shot Mortar Pods Mounted on either side of the Snipe Liger's face, these are more or less standard mortars, and have two mortar rounds per launcher (thus, there's a total of four mortars per pod).
		They operate much like a mortar cannon, being that the launchers themselves propel the explosive projectiles in a parabolic arc.
	www.angelfire.com /games5/mikestrahl/Tankligerbio.txt (1122 words)

	M252 81mm Medium Extended Range Mortar (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The M252 81mm Mortar System was developed under a co-developement agreement with the United Kingdom to replace the M29A1 Mortar.
		A Blast Attenuation Device (BAD) is attached to the muzzle of the cannon assembly to reduce the blast effects on the mortar crew.
		It is mostly commonly found in the mortar platoon of an infantry battalion.
	www.fas.org /man/dod-101/sys/land/m252.htm (191 words)

	Army Fact File - M252 Mortar (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Provide long-range indirect fire support to light infantry, air assault, and airborne units across the entire battalion front with sufficient range to engage targets out to the limit of the battalion zone of influence.
		The M252 81mm mortar is a crew-served, medium weight mortar which is highly accurate and provides for a greater range and lethality than the previous 81mm mortar.
		The M252 system consists of the M253 Cannon (tube), M177 Mortar Mount, M3A1 Baseplate, and M64A1 Sight Unit.
	www.army.mil /fact_files_site/m252/index.html (98 words)

	Cannon Line - OutdoorAir-Cannon
		Complete package includes: 1 cannon, 3 –16 gram cylinders, 50' streamers, 35' streamers, Turbofetti, Aerofetti and other test samples.
		Plus a ½ pound of Aerofetti, Ramrod, 3 Lifting Cups, 3 Backpressure Caps and instructions for immediate firing.
		For your convenience the Indoor/Outdoor Sky Cannon uses Refill Kits #3, #4 or #5 which are located on our Flameproof Streamer section (3 refills included) or purchase your favorite items which are sold separately.
	www.aerotechnic.com /cannons/IndoorOutdoorSkyCannon.htm (171 words)

	Cannon LTD Artillery Manufacturers
		Seller neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for the seller any other liability in connection with the sale or use of the goods sold, and there are no oral agreements or warranties collateral to or affecting this agreement.
		I represent that I am aware that some danger and risk may be associated with the operation of the cannon or mortar I am purchasing, and I agree to assume said danger and risk completely and hold Cannon Ltd. harmless and without liability for any damage resulting from my operation of the cannon or mortar.
		Also I represent that I am familiar with the Black Powder to be used in these cannons or mortars.
	www.cannonltd.com /release_form.htm (220 words)

	mortar - OneLook Dictionary Search
		Mortar, Mortar : Smith's Bible Dictionary [home, info]
		Phrases that include mortar: bricks and mortar, brick and mortar, trench mortar, mortar board, click and mortar, more...
		Words similar to mortar: howitzer, mortared, mortaring, mortarless, trench mortar, more...
	www.onelook.com /?w=mortar&loc=wotd (379 words)

	M Griffin Enterprizes, Inc Fences, Walls, Cannon, Mortar, Embankment ect.
		M Griffin Enterprizes, Inc Fences, Walls, Cannon, Mortar, Embankment ect.
		Cannons are 3 1/2" Long, 2" Wide and 1 1/4" Tall.
		Siege Mortars were used to soften up the other side and made defensible positions useless after long bombbardment using solid balls and hollow balls with powder inside to blow up before landing striking fear into the other side.
	www.besttoysoldiers.com /acatalog/Fences_and_Walls.html (373 words)

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