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The basic Tube
Launched, Optically
Tracked, Wire Guided
Missile System was fielded
in 1970. This system is
designed to attack and
defeat tanks and other
armored vehicles. It is
SPECIFICATIONS
Max. Effective
Range: 2.33 miles
Time of Flight
to MER: 20 seconds
TOW Missile System
primarily used in antitank
warfare, and is a command
to line of sight, wireguided
weapon.
The system will
operate in all weather
conditions and on the
“dirty” battlefield. The
TOW 2 launcher is the
most recent launcher
upgrade. It is compatible
with all TOW missiles. The
TOW 2 Weapon System is
composed of a reusable
launcher, a missile guidance
set, and sight system.
The system can be tripod
mounted. However
because it is heavy, it is
generally employed from a
HMMWV or LAV-AT.
Length:
Weight:
Diameter:
50.40 inches
204.6 pounds
5.87 inches
M224 60mm Mortar
The M224 60mm
Lightweight Mortar is a
smooth bore, muzzle
loading, high-angle-of-fire
weapon.
The cannon assembly
is composed of the
barrel, combination base
cap, and firing mechanism.
SPECIFICATIONS
Max. Effective
Range: 2.17 miles
Length:
Weight:
Max Rate
of Fire:
40 inches
46.5 pounds
30 rounds/
minute
It has a spring-type shock
absorber to absorb the
recoil.
The mount
consists of a
bipod and a base
plate which is
provided with
elevating and
traversing
mechanisms to
elevate/traverse
the mortar. The
M64 sight unit is
attached to the
bipod mount via
a standard
dovetail.
An additional
short range
sight attaches to
the base of the
26
tube for firing the mortar
on the move and during
assaults.