M1064 American Self-Propelled Mortar
M1064
Self-Propelled Mortar (SPM)
Other
Basic Information
Name
M1064 American Self-Propelled Mortar
Designation
M1064
Alternate Designation
M1064
Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Mortar (SPM)
Manufacturer
FMC Corp
Date of Introduction
1989
Description
The M1064 mortar carrier is an American tracked, self-propelled artillery vehicle, consisting of the M121 mortar - a version of the M120. Mounted on an M113A2 or M113A3 chassis.
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
Mobility Type
Tracked
Main Weapon
120 mm M121 mortar
Engine
V-6 Diesel (275 hp)
Max Speed
66.0 km/h
Range
483.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
M1064
Type
Self-Propelled Mortar System
Caliber
120 mm
Manufacturer
FMC Corp.
Chassis
M113A2 or M113A3
Crew
4 - 6 personnel
Emplacement Time
1 minute
Displacement Time
1 minute
Dimensions
Length
5.30 m
Width
2.69 m
Height
2.53 m
Weight, Combat
12,809 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
Detroit Diesel Model 6V-53T
Engine Type
Diesel, V-6, turbocharged, water cooled
Engine Power
275 hp
Fuel Capacity
360 liters
Range
483 km
Speed, Maximum Road
66 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
INA
Speed Maximum Swim
Amphibious, 5.8 km/h (inland lakes, rivers and streams only)
Gradient
60%
Side Slope
40%
Vertical Step
0.61 m
Main Weapon System
System
Name
1 x M121
Type
Smooth Bore Mortar
Length, Barrel
120 mm
Weight
144.7 kg
Muzzle Velocity
318 m/s
Maximum Rate of Fire
16 rds/min
Elevation
45 deg / -85.2 deg
Traverse Left
90 deg
Traverse Right
90 deg
Maximum Firing Range
7,239 m
Minimum Firing Range
200 m
Sights
INA
Ammunition
M929
Smoke cartridge (White Phosphorus)
XM930
Illumination
M933 (HE)
High Explosive
M934 (HE)
Improved High Explosive
Auxiliary Weapon System
System
Name
1 x M2 Browning 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun
Type
Heavy Machine Gun (Roof Mounted)
Caliber
12.7 mm
Length
1,654 mm
Length, Barrel
1,143 mm
Action
Short, Recoil-Operated
Rate of Fire
450 - 600 rds/min
Maximum Effective Firing Range
1,800 m
Feed System
Belt
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
12.7 mm
Cartridge
12.7×99mm
Basic Load
INA
Fire Control System
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
Yes, aiming and fire adjustments performed through the fire control computer or via communications.
Mount
Traversable Plane
Fire Mission First Shot Time
30 sec
Direct Fire
INA
Indirect Fire
INA
Mission Support Type
Supports infantry with screening obscurants, suppressive forces and on-call supporting fires (HE, illumination, IR illumination, smoke, precision-guided, and DPICM).
Protection
Hull Armor
5083 Aluminum
Applique Armor
INA
Explosive Reactive Armor
INA
Active Protection System
INA
Mine Clearing
INA
Self-Entrenching Blade
INA
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
INA
Image Sources
Notes
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:M1064_mortar_carrier_at_Range_Joanna_in_Karliki,_Poland_-_170118-A-IJ845-004.jpg; https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:M1064_mortar_carrier_at_Range_Joanna_in_Karliki,_Poland_-_170118-A-IJ845-001.jpg; https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:M113_FOB_Taji,_Iraq_April_25,_2009.JPG; https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fireball_(13746968213).jpg;
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Self-Propelled Mortar System
Land > Infantry Vehicles > Self-Propelled Mortar System
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
5.3 m
Width
2.69 m
Height
2.53 m
Weight
12809 kg
Operators (7)
United States
Israel
Chile
Egypt
Lithuania
Thailand
CFE Treaty
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