OVERVIEW
Siege mortars like the U.S. Model 1831 8-inch proved commonplace throughout the American Civil War.
Siege mortars like the U.S. Model 1831 8-inch proved commonplace throughout the American Civil War.
YEAR: 1841
MANUFACTURER(S): State Arsenals - USA
PRODUCTION: 3,000
OPERATORS: United States
SPECIFICATIONS
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Model 1841 8-inch Siege Mortar model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Model 1841 8-inch Siege Mortar model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
CREW: 6
LENGTH: 1.36 feet (0.414 meters)
WEIGHT: 0 Tons (160 kilograms; 353 pounds)
ENGINE: None. This is a fixed defensive/offensive artillery piece.
RANGE: 1 miles (1 kilometers)
ARMAMENT
1 x 203mm (8"; 20.3cm) gun tube
Ammunition:
Dependent upon ammunition carrier.
1 x 203mm (8"; 20.3cm) gun tube
Ammunition:
Dependent upon ammunition carrier.
NBC PROTECTION: None
NIGHTVISION: None
VARIANTS
Series Model Variants
• Model 1841 - Base Series Designation
Series Model Variants
• Model 1841 - Base Series Designation
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