24 cm Minenwerfer M.1916

Mortar of the Bohler system
Caliber: 240.4 mm
Barrel length: 1.55 m
Objective: +45 to +75 degrees
Measure: 90 st.
Weight in firing. position: approx. 1000 kg
Max. range: 1600 m
Service: 1 + 8
The weapon was transported in 4 parts on carts, pulled by a horse-drawn carriage.
The footage is from the Heeresgeschitliches Museum in Vienna.
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This weapon has its origins in the British mortar caliber 9.45 inch. "Flying Pig". He earned this nickname for his not exactly the best accuracy. This weapon was manufactured under license in Italy for the needs of the local army. The Bohler company began to produce copies according to the captured mortars from the Italian front.
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Exhibit in front of the museum at Budapest Castle
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