20 cm Luftminenwerfer M.1916

Spitz-Bartelmus system mortar using compressed air similar to the 12cm Luftminenwerfer M.1916.
Calibre: 204.8 mm
Barrel length with air chamber: 3 m
Weight in firing position: 725 kg
Barrel fixed at 45 deg.
Max. Range: 1150 m
Max. Air pressure. 55 atm.
Mine weight: 22,6 kg, 34,4 kg
Compressed air cylinder length: 1.1 m
Weight of cylinder: 60 kg
Air pressure in cylinder: 200 atm.
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Photos are from the Heeresgeschichtliches Museum in Vienna.
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Exhibit in front of the museum at Budapest Castle
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