The M19 Mortar is a light, smoothbore, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon for light infantry support developed and produced in the United States. It has been replaced in service by the more modern 60 mm M224 mortar, which has a much longer range and improved ammunition.

The M19 multiple gun motor carriage (MGMC) was a World War II United States Army self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon on the M24 light tank chassis. It was equipped with two Bofors 40 mm guns. It was produced by Cadillac and Massey Ferguson of Canada near the end of 1944.

The M-19 Maschinengranatwerfer is a German 50 mm mortar which was used during World War II. The mortar was developed in 1934 for the purpose of defending permanent military bases. It had a maximum rate of fire of 120 rounds per minute and a range of 750 metres.

2025年1月31日 · The self-propelled anti-aircraft gun M19 was based on a lengthened M24 Chaffee chassis. The engine was moved to behind the drivers' compartment, and the 40mm gun turret was placed at the rear of the vehicle.

2019年4月9日 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the M19 Gun Motor Carriage (M19 Twin 40mm) Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Artillery including pictures.

The M19 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage was a late WW2 self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle based on the M24 light tank chassis, sporting two Bofors 40 mm guns and produced by Cadillac and …

2021年4月23日 · The M19 Mortar is a smoothbore, muzzle loading, high angle of fire weapon used by U.S. forces in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War for light infantry support.

2017年8月17日 · The M19 60mm mortar (the US equivalent to the British 2-inch) was developed during World War 2 for infantry-level support actions to provide for a reusable, lightweight, high-angle of fire weapon system to replace the M2 mortars then in use.

The M2 and the M19 were used by Rangers and Marauders in WWII and Korea. They had a range of 1850 – 2100 meters. The M224 replaced these earlier models. At 3490 meters, it can fire a round much farther than its predecessors. The M224 consists of the barrel, combination base cap, and firing mechanism.

M19 60mm Mortar Using the same ammunitions as the M2 60mm mortar, but lighter weight and with greater freedom in addressing elevation and traverse angles, the M19 was also less accurate. It saw moderate action in Vietnam as well as Korea, mainly to deliver smoke screens during the day and illuminate the immediate battlefield at night.