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Model 1841 8-inch Siege Mortar


Stationary Indirect-Fire Heavy Weapon [ 1841 ]



Siege mortars like the U.S. Model 1831 8-inch proved commonplace throughout the American Civil War.



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Specifications



Service Year
1841

Origin
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United States

Crew
6
CREWMEN
Production
3,000
UNITS


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✓ Fire Support / Assault / Breaching
Support allied forces through direct / in-direct fire, assault forward positions, and / or breach fortified areas of the battlefield.


Length
1.4 ft
0.414 m
Weight
353 lb
160 kg
(Showcased structural values pertain to the base Model 1841 8-inch Siege Mortar production variant. Length typically includes main gun in forward position if applicable to the design)
Powerplant: None. This is a fixed defensive/offensive artillery piece.
(Showcased performance specifications pertain to the base Model 1841 8-inch Siege Mortar production variant. Compare this entry against any other in our database)
1 x 203mm (8"; 20.3cm) gun tube


Supported Types


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(Not all weapon types may be represented in the showcase above)
Dependent upon ammunition carrier.


Model 1841 - Base Series Designation


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