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a mortar has such a short barrel due to the fact that mortars are released from barrel at lower speed than cannon guns thus the need to rifle them and have long barrels is useless and so the tube does not need to be any longer than whats required to stabilize the flight and direction
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What is a cannon with short or medium barrels with a low muzzle and steep angle or fire called?
A mortar. Actually, it's a Howitzer. Mortars are not a form of cannon.
What is the difference between Mortar and Howitzer weapons?
Mortars and howitzers are both artillery pieces, but they differ primarily in design and firing capabilities. Mortars are short-barreled, portable weapons that fire projectiles at high angles, making them effective for hitting targets behind cover or at short to medium ranges. In contrast, howitzers have longer barrels and can fire shells at both high and low angles, allowing for greater range and versatility, particularly in indirect fire support. Overall, mortars are typically used for close support, while howitzers are suited for longer-range bombardments.
What are some Advantages of a coach gun?
Short barrels, easy to handle in close quarters. Two barrels, 2 shots fast.
How many tons is 6105 barrels?
Given that the barrels are of salt, 854.7 short tons 763.1 long tons 775.4 metric tons
How are mortars used in fireworks?
Mortars are used to launch aerial shells out of.
What type of weapon were used in the civil war?
Muskets, Rifles, Swords, Cannons, and Mortars. A few short range naval rockets.
Do people still use trench mortars today?
Trench mortars are largely considered obsolete in modern warfare, having been replaced by more advanced artillery systems and precision-guided munitions. However, some militaries may still use similar short-range, portable mortars for specific tactical roles. The principles of indirect fire and mortar support remain relevant, but today's systems are generally more sophisticated and versatile than the trench mortars of the past.
Are mortars still used today?
Yes. Mortars are used by vitrually every army in the world.
Can pyrodex be used to launch shells out of mortars?
probably not but it could turn your mortars into land mines.
Why are guns with long barrels more powerful than guns with short barrels?
Within reasonable limits, a longer barrel lets the bullet get pushed by the gunpowder for a longer time, and it moves faster.
Do you put a grenade in a mortar?
No. There are fragmenting mortar rounds, but the munitions which are launched from mortars are purpose designed and built for use in mortars.
Are mortars effective?
yes they are effective
