M6 mortar
| M6-895 60mm mortar | |
|---|---|
Dutch Marines fire using the M6 mortar in handheld mode. | |
| Type | Light mortar |
| Place of origin | Austria |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See M6 mortar#Users |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan (2001-2021) |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Hirtenberger |
| Manufacturer | Hirtenberger |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | Barrel 5.3 kilograms (12 lb) Baseplate 4.8 kilograms (11 lb) Bipod 12 kilograms (26 lb) |
| Length | 977 millimetres (3 ft 2.5 in) overall |
| Crew | 1 |
| Caliber | 60 millimetres (2.4 in) |
| Action | Muzzle loading |
| Rate of fire | 1-12 rpm sustained |
| Maximum firing range | 3,800 metres (4,200 yd) (with bipod) |
| Feed system | Manual |
| Sights | Bubble sight |
The M6 Mortar is a 60 mm lightweight infantry mortar made by Hirtenberger AG of Austria.