Basic Info on Artillery Mortar

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A mortar is an fire weapon that fires explosive projectiles known as (mortar) bombs at low velocities, short ranges, and high-arcing ballistic trajectories.

It is typically -loading and has a barrel length less than 15 times its caliber.

Most modern systems consist of three main components: a barrel, a base plate, and a bipod.