A mortar is a lightweight artillery that fires high-trajectory shells that can inflict devastating blows on enemy positions, personnel, and equipment. The caliber of a mortar refers to the inner diameter of the barrel, which determines the size and weight of the shell, as well as the power and range when fired. So, isn't the caliber of the mortar as big as possible?The answer is: not necessarily.
The larger the caliber of the mortar, the greater the killing radius, penetration and ** power of the shell, which has a great advantage in striking the enemy's fixed or cluster targets. However, a larger caliber also means a greater weight, volume and cost of the shell, which makes it difficult to carry, transfer and replenish the mortar. Moreover, a larger caliber also means a greater weight and length of the barrel, which adversely affects the stability, mobility and concealment of the mortar. Therefore, the caliber of the mortar is not as large as possible, but it is necessary to choose the right caliber according to different combat environments and tasks.
Personally, I believe that the caliber of a mortar should be determined based on several factors:
Operational purpose: If you want to hit the enemy's important targets, such as command posts, fire points, vehicles, etc., then you can choose large-caliber mortars to increase the lethality and destructive power;If you want to hit the enemy's scattered targets, such as infantry, light armor, etc., then you can choose a small-caliber mortar to increase the rate of fire and range.
Operational terrain: if it is in a flat open area, then a large-caliber mortar can be chosen to increase the firing range and coverage area;If it is in a rugged mountainous terrain or a city, then a small-caliber mortar can be chosen for increased mobility and concealment.
Combat mode: If you want to carry out long-range fire support, then you can choose a large-caliber mortar to increase power and accuracy;If it is necessary to carry out a fire assault at close range, then a mortar of small caliber can be chosen to increase flexibility and reaction speed.
In short, the caliber of the mortar is an important technical parameter, which affects the performance and effectiveness of the mortar, but it is not that the bigger the better, but according to the actual situation, choose the right caliber, in order to give full play to the maximum advantages of the mortar.