{"id":2090,"date":"2019-07-12T19:28:27","date_gmt":"2019-07-12T19:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bidlink.net\/news\/?p=2090"},"modified":"2019-07-12T19:28:27","modified_gmt":"2019-07-12T19:28:27","slug":"60-mm-mortar-weapon-systems-models-m224-and-m224a1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bidlink.net\/news\/2019\/07\/60-mm-mortar-weapon-systems-models-m224-and-m224a1\/","title":{"rendered":"60 mm Mortar Weapon Systems models M224 and M224A1"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"M224<\/a>
Comparison of the 60 mm mortar weapon systems M224, M224A1 with M7 Baseplate or M8 Baseplate with M170A1 mortar bipod assembly and M67 Sight unit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Product Manager for Precision Fires and Mortars<\/a>, a division of JPEO A&A<\/a> at Picatinny Arsenal<\/a> is in charge of the 60 mm, 81 mm, 120 mm Mortar Weapon Systems.<\/p>\n

\"M224A1,<\/a>
M224A1 60mm LWCMS mortar with bipod assembly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"M224A1<\/a>
M224A1 60mm LWCMS mortar without bipod assembly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The 60 mm mortar weapon system used by the U.S Army and Marines is a basic lightweight weapon which can be carried by a soldier.\u00a0\u00a0Within the Infantry Rifle Company, three (3) M224 mortar weapon systems make up a mortar section.\u00a0 These specialty soldiers know as Mortarmen support their teams by providing continuous mortar fires when necessary.\u00a0 Mortars are fired for various reasons such as lighting up targets with Illumination mortar cartridges, destroying targets with High Explosive ammunition mortar rounds, or firing White Phosphorous Smoke rounds.<\/p>\n

\"firing<\/a>
Range indicator on the 60 mm mortar cannon handle and firing mechanism. The Range Indicator NSN is 5840-01-458-6159. These elevation scales are illuminated due to the radioluminescence of the Tritium radioactive hydrogen encapsulated in the assembly. (Photo Credit: Orrin G. Farmer)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"M16,<\/a>
M16 Plotting board \u2013 This is one of the extra pieces of equipment supplied with the mortar weapon system NSN 1220-01-548-9063 (Photo credit: Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The M224 60 mm or 60 mm M224A1 mortar system can be fired in either a drop fire mode (conventional method) or by using the firing trigger on the mortar handle.\u00a0 When weapon is fired using the trigger hand-held method a lightweight auxiliary baseplate is used to support the cannon.\u00a0 A Range indicator located in the mortar weapon handle is used to target the weapon. This range indicators scales are illuminated due to the effect of the radioluminescence of Tritium, a radioactive form of hydrogen which is encapsulated in the scale assembly, no batteries necessary. \u00a0When the mortar weapon system is fired in the conventional drop fire mode a bipod assembly, larger baseplate and sight unit are attached.<\/p>\n

The Legacy Mortar Weapon System M224 and newer 60mm M224A1 Lightweight Mortar System are the two 60 mm mortar classifications.\u00a0 The M224A1 is twenty one (21%) lighter in weight while at the same time maintaining the same range, rates of fire and barrel life as the existing M224 mortar weapon system.<\/p>\n

PM Precision Fires and Mortars is currently looking for new small business to produce all of mortar weapon systems.\u00a0\u00a0 EFW Inc a subsidiary of Elbit Systems of America currently has an open government contract W15QKN-16-D-0054 to produce most of the Mortar weapon Systems.\u00a0\u00a0 The new contract(s) (yet to be awarded) will be to produce the mortar weapon series.<\/p>\n

The M224A1 uses a cannon tube made from Inconel.\u00a0 The metal alloy Inconel 718 Unified Numbering System (UNS) N07718 is a nickel chromium material with superior characteristics compared to steel.\u00a0 The use of Inconel in mortar weapon systems was studied back in 1972 by Battelle Columbus Laboratories, Columbus, OH. \u00a0They won Government contract DAAF07-72-R-0082 to do this research for Benet Weapons Laboratory at Watervliet Arsenal, NY.\u00a0 Inconel as well as other nickel alloys are used by the Defense Department due their heat and corrosion resistances and can be found in items such as Inconel fasteners and Inconel aircraft parts.<\/p>\n

Inconel a trademark for this specialty alloy was originally registered to International Nickle Company, Inc. on November 21, 1933.\u00a0 If you are Looking for sources of Inconel parts or raw material government contracts, knowing the history of the company will assist in your government contract searching. The company producing Inconel has gone through several name changes and ownerships starting at Inco Alloys International, Huntington Alloys, and currently under the name Special Metals Corporation (CAGE code 28553) a division of Precision Castparts Corp which is owned by Berkshire Hathaway.<\/p>\n

Major items – M224 60 mm Mortar System NSN 1010-01-020-5626<\/strong><\/p>\n

M7 Mortar Baseplate NSN 1010-01-043-7504 (14.4 pounds)
\nM8 Mortar Baseplate NSN 1010-01-043-4661 (3.6 pounds) hand-held mode
\nM170 Bipod NSN 1010-01-521-1614
\nM225 Cannon for 60 mm mortar weapon system – No NSN
\nM225 Cannon Barrel NSN 1010-01-044-5883
\nM67 Sight unit NSN 1240-01-366-7322
\nM67 Sight unit – telescope elbow NSN 6650-01-341-5195
\nM67 Sight unit – telescope mount NSN 6650-01-340-6082
\nM64A1 Sight unit NSN 1240-01-379-7953
\nHandle & Firing Mechanism NSN 1010-01-043-2050
\nHandle & Firing Mechanism Range Indicator NSN 5840-01-458-6159<\/p>\n

Major items – M224A1 60 mm Mortar NSN 1010-01-586-2874<\/strong><\/p>\n

M7A1 Mortar Baseplate NSN 1010-01-552-9882 (9.2 pounds)
\nM8A1 Mortar Baseplate NSN 1010-01-621-7981 (3.7 pounds)
\nM170A1 Mortar Mount (bipod assembly) 1015-01-561-9234 (12.8 pounds)
\nM225A1 Cannon (60 mm) part number 11581900 – No NSN
\nBarrel NSN 1010-01-581-3156
\nM67 Sight unit NSN 1240-01-366-7322
\nM67 Sight unit – Telescope elbow NSN 6650-01-341-5195
\nM67 Sight unit – Telescope mount NSN 6650-01-340-6082
\nM224A1 BII\u00a0Management Control Number (MCN) 9999-01-M98-0506
\nM224A1 Direct support tools NSN 1010-01-592-6340<\/p>\n

Equipment for the mortar systems such as Additional authorization list (AAL) which are items used to support an end item.\u00a0 Also Basic issue items (BII) are used to support and maintain the end item things like screwdrivers, gauges, grease guns. \u00a0Repair and spare parts are also items associated to the end item.\u00a0 The list below is only a sample of the things found to support the mortar weapon system.<\/p>\n

Equipment for the mortar systems such as Additional authorization list (AAL) which are items used to support an end item.\u00a0 Also Basic issue items (BII) are used to support and maintain the end item things like screwdrivers, gauges, grease guns. \u00a0Repair and spare parts are also items associated to the end item.\u00a0 The list below is only a sample of the things found to support the mortar weapon system.<\/p>\n

Additional Items<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dial bore gage NSN 5280-01-560-1762
\nM45A1 Boresight NSN 1240-00-152-3512
\nM19 Plotting board NSN 1120-01-059-7989
\nM16 Plotting board NSN 1220-01-548-9063
\nM3 Borescope NSN 6650-01-063-0035
\nM2A2 Aiming Circle NSN 6675-01-067-0687<\/a>
\nM2 Compass NSN 1290-00-930-4260
\nCombat arms earplugs NSN 6515-01-576-8861
\nWire rope assembly NSN 4010-01-050-9735
\nConnecting link NSN 3040-01-079-1795
\nHinge pin NSN 5315-01-047-6512
\nShoulder screw NSN 5305-00-923-8599 MS51975
\nLock washer NSN 5310-00-933-8120
\nRetaining ring NSN 5325-01-048-7838
\nScrew thread insert (Helicoil) NSN 5325-01-048-6354
\nIdentification plate NSN 9905-01-624-0166
\nPreformed packing NSN 5330-00-433-9640
\nGasket \u00a0NSN 5330-01-047-1046
\nHelical compression spring NSN 5360-01-047-1397
\nHelical torsion spring NSN 5360-01-047-1401
\n3.0 Volt Lithium Battery NSN 6135-01-351-1131<\/p>\n

Technical Manuals for the 60 mm Mortar System<\/strong>
\nTM 9-1010-233-10
\nTM 9-1010-233-23&P<\/p>\n

Field Manuals\u00a0for the 60 mm Mortar System<\/strong>
\nFM 23-90
\nFM 23-91
\nFM 7-9<\/p>\n

Ranges of the 60 mm Mortar Weapon System:
\nElevation – Minimum 800 mils, Maximum 1511 mils.
\nRange – Minimum 70 meters, Maximum 3490 meters<\/p>\n

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\"M224A1<\/a>
Ammunition for the M224A1 60 mm Weapon System<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ammunition for the M224A1 60 mm Weapon System<\/strong>
\n60mm – M720A1 HE (High Explosive)
\n60mm – M722A1 SMK – White Phosphorous Smoke
\n60mm – M721 VL Illum – Visible Light Illumination Cartridge
\n60mm – M767 IR Illum – Infrared Illumination Cartridge
\n60mm – M769 Training –\u00a0 Full Range Practice Cartridge
\n60mm – XM1061 MAPAM – Mortar, Anti-Personnel, Anti-Material (MAPAM)<\/p>\n

The Lightweight Mortar Systems are fairly simple systems compared to other weapon systems.\u00a0 From the list of parts above you can see how many items and potential government contracting opportunities that could be available in supplying and producing these parts. \u00a0Successful government contracting companies spend time not only \u201csearching for government bids\u201d they spend time researching past contracts and solicitations which in turn can lead you to discover things that may result in long term profitable government contracts.\u00a0 Try searching for yourself here at BidLink<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BidLink.Net is an online tool for finding government solicitations as well as past government contract data.\u00a0 BidLink been gathering government contract and solicitation data for the past twenty years. To learn more go to www.bidlink.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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