Although grenadiers and mortars are curved artillery, there are significant differences in structure, range and use. The purpose of this article is to provide an in-depth analysis of the differences between grenadiers and mortars to help people better understand the characteristics and application scenarios of these two **s.
The grenadier is a kind of individual equipment, usually with a caliber of less than 50mm, with a simple structure, composed of three parts: the bottom plate, the body tube and the adjustment bolt, with a short total length and light weight. The soldier can shoot the grenade by pulling the firing lever, reloading the ammunition, adjusting the angle to aim at the target, and then pulling the belt on the firing machine to fire explosives.
In contrast, mortars are larger in size and complex in structure, usually composed of parts such as a base plate, body tube, bracket, sighting system and buffer, etc., which are larger in length and weight than grenadiers, require multiple people to operate, and have a longer preparation time for launch.
In terms of firing range, the grenadier is generally only 200 to 500 meters, while the range of the mortar can reach 800 to 1500 meters, which is mainly due to the fact that the mortar has a larger body barrel and higher accuracy, and adopts a more complex ballistic calculation method, so it has a greater advantage in long-distance combat.
However, grenadiers can also play a great role in close combat, especially in an emergency, capable of delivering heavy fire strikes. The grenadier is mainly used to support infantry operations, and to fire grenades against the enemy, especially in tight spaces or targets on anti-slope planes.
Mortars, on the other hand, are mainly used to support artillery and armored units in combat, and fire points are fired by launching grenades against enemy positions, fortifications, and firing points. In addition, mortars can be used to fire chemical warheads. In terms of artillery shells, the shells used in grenadiers are usually grenades, while mortars can use a variety of shells, including grenades, high-explosive shells, armor-piercing shells, etc., to meet different combat needs.
The history of the grenadier can be traced back to the Japanese tactic of concealment in trench fortifications used during the Russo-Japanese War, while mortars are derived from the Russian army's use of naval artillery tilting devices to fire shells. To sum up, the grenadier is more suitable for close-range combat, has a shorter range, has a simple structure, and is suitable for individual combat;Mortars, on the other hand, are suitable for long-distance combat, with a long range and complex structure, which is suitable for multi-person operation.
Although it can be used interchangeably in some cases, in actual combat, it is necessary to choose the appropriate ** according to the specific situation to maximize combat effectiveness. At the same time, grenadiers and mortars are also issues that the state needs to seriously consider in the development of military equipment.