The M252A1 is a lightweight 81mm mortars system that is thirteen percent (13%) lighter in weight while at the same time maintaining the same range, rates of fire and barrel life as the legacy M252 mortar weapon system.
General Information
| Tech Manuals |
TM 9-1015-257-10, TM 9-1015-257-23&P |
| Field Manuals |
FM 23-90, FM 23-91, FM 7-9 |
| NSN |
1015-01-586-2135 |
Physical Characteristics
| M252A1 in Firing Position |
74.9 lbs |
| 81mm Cannon |
31 lbs |
| M177A1 Bipod |
18 lbs |
| M3A1 Lightweight Baseplate |
23 lbs |
| M67 Sight Unit |
2.9 lbs |
| Elevation |
Minimum 800 mils, Maximum 1515 mils. |
| Range |
Minimum 83 meters, Maximum 5844 meters |
81mm Ammunition for M252A1
