The M29 is an American-produced 81 millimeter mortar. It began replacing the M1 mortar in U.S. service in 1952 being lighter and with greater range. It was subsequently replaced by the …

Infantry-level mortar weapon systems used in the Vietnam War.

The M29 is a conventional smoothbore 81mm mortar of US origin. It entered US service in the late 1950's to provide a longer range than the older M1. It was used extensively in the Vietnam …

Feb 9, 2023 · The M29 would become the standard American mortar in the upcoming Vietnam War. The 81mm weapons platoon consisted of the headquarters platoon and four mortar …

The Mk 2 Mod 1 81-mm mortar is an example of a quickly fielded innovation that became a widely used and important weapon. It saw extensive use on a variety of coastal patrol and riverine …

An 81-mm mortar is a medium-weight mortar. It is a smooth-bore , muzzle-loading , high-angle-of-fire weapon used for long-range indirect fire support of light infantry , air assault , and airborne …

Jun 29, 2020 · The 81mm mortar was a crew served, air cooled, ground forces weapon used primarily in static positions throughout South Vietnam. It weighs 115 pounds, is capable of …

Feb 1, 2017 · As the NVA attacked the landing zone, Alpha Company crews in Fire Support Base Ripcord, equipped with M29A1 81mm mortars, fired several hundred rounds, about a third of …

The M29 is a conventional smoothbore 81mm mortar of US origin. It entered US service in the late 1950's to provide a longer range than the older M1. It was used extensively in the Vietnam …

M29 81mm Mortar: It began replacing the M1 mortar in U.S. service in 1952, being lighter and with greater range. It was subsequently replaced by the M252 mortar in 1987. Variants …