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M106 mortar carrier

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M106 mortar carrier
M106A1
TypeMortar carrier
Place of origin United States
Service history
Used by United States
Production history
VariantsXM106, M106, M106A1, M106A2
Specifications
Mass12.9 short tons (11.7 t)
Length16.2 feet (4.9 m)
Width9 feet (2.7 m)
Height7.3 feet (2.2 m)
Crew6 armour = 5083 Aluminum

Main
armament
M30 4.2in (107mm) mortar
Secondary
armament
M2 Browning
EngineDetroit Diesel 6V53T
210 horsepower (160 kW)
Payload capacity88 rounds (HE, Illumination, White Phosphorus)
TransmissionAllison X200-4 series
Ground clearance16.5 inches (42 cm)
Fuel capacity90 US gallons (340 L)
Operational
range
250 nautical miles (460 km)

The M106 mortar carrier was a tracked, self-propelled artillery vehicle in service with the United States Army. It was replaced with the M1064 mortar carrier.

History

The M106 is a variation of the M113 armored personnel carrier, the A3 version was an upgrade to the 120mm M120 mortar.

See also