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The '''20 cm leichter Ladungswerfer''' (20 cm leLdgW) was a spigot [[Mortar (weapon)|mortar]] used by Germany during [[World War II]]. It was used by engineers to demolish obstacles and strongpoints. It was gradually withdrawn from front-line service from 1942. |
The '''20 cm leichter Ladungswerfer''' (20 cm leLdgW) was a spigot [[Mortar (weapon)|mortar]] used by Germany during [[World War II]]. It was used by engineers to demolish obstacles and strongpoints. It was gradually withdrawn from front-line service from 1942.<ref>https://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_20cm_leichter_ladungswerfer.html</ref> |
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Propellant was placed at the top of the spigot and ignited when the projectile slid far enough down the spigot to complete the circuit. It fired [[Explosive material|HE]] (high explosive) and smoke rounds in addition to a special ''Harpunengeschosse'' (harpoon bomb) that carried a rope with hooks to clear mines or wire obstacles. |
Propellant was placed at the top of the spigot and ignited when the projectile slid far enough down the spigot to complete the circuit. It fired [[Explosive material|HE]] (high explosive) and smoke rounds in addition to a special ''Harpunengeschosse'' (harpoon bomb) that carried a rope with hooks to clear mines or wire obstacles.{{citation needed}} |
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It was towed via the Pf. 25 hand cart. Production was discontinued after 158 pieces had been delivered.<ref>http://www.kfzderwehrmacht.de/Homepage_english/Trailers/Pionierfahrzeuge/Pf__25/pf__25.html</ref><ref>https://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Waffen/granatwerfer.htm</ref> |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.lonesentry.com/manuals/tme30/ch7sec3.html mortar page from TM-E 30-451 Handbook on German Military Forces on Lone Sentry] |
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* [http://www.lonesentry.com/articles/ttt/german-200mm-spigot-mortar.html Allied intelligence report on Lone Sentry] |
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==Specifications== <ref>https://www.lonesentry.com/manuals/tme30/ch7sec3.html</ref><ref>http://www.lonesentry.com/articles/ttt/german-200mm-spigot-mortar.html</ref> |
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==Sources== |
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*Diameter of spigot= 3.5 in. |
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*Total weight= 205 lb. |
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*Weight, bipod= 43 lb. |
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*Weight spigot & supporting arm= 73.5 lb. |
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*Spigot length= 21.15 in. |
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*Spigot diameter= 3.5 in. |
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*Total traverse= 5° |
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*Elevation= 45° to 80° |
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*Maximum range (three increments)= 766 yards |
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*Weight of shell= 46 lb. |
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*Sight= Richtaufsatz 39 dial |
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==References== |
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==Bibliography== |
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* Gander, Terry and Chamberlain, Peter. ''Weapons of the Third Reich: An Encyclopedic Survey of All Small Arms, Artillery and Special Weapons of the German Land Forces 1939-1945''. New York: Doubleday, 1979 {{ISBN|0-385-15090-3}} |
* Gander, Terry and Chamberlain, Peter. ''Weapons of the Third Reich: An Encyclopedic Survey of All Small Arms, Artillery and Special Weapons of the German Land Forces 1939-1945''. New York: Doubleday, 1979 {{ISBN|0-385-15090-3}} |
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Revision as of 14:19, 27 March 2025
| 20 cm leichter Ladungswerfer | |
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| Type | Spigot Mortar |
| Place of origin | Nazi Germany |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1940–45 |
| Used by |  Germany |
| Wars | Second World War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Rheinmetall |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 93 kg (205 lb) |
| Barrel length | 54 cm (1 ft 9 in) |
| Diameter | 20 cm (8 in) |
| Shell | 21.27 kg (46 lb 14 oz) |
| Caliber | 90 mm (3.5 in) (spigot diameter) |
| Elevation | 45° to 80° |
| Traverse | 5° |
| Maximum firing range | 700 m (770 yd) |
| Sights | dial |
| Filling | Amatol |
| Filling weight | 6.8 kg (15 lb) |
The 20 cm leichter Ladungswerfer (20 cm leLdgW) was a spigot mortar used by Germany during World War II. It was used by engineers to demolish obstacles and strongpoints. It was gradually withdrawn from front-line service from 1942.[1]
Propellant was placed at the top of the spigot and ignited when the projectile slid far enough down the spigot to complete the circuit. It fired HE (high explosive) and smoke rounds in addition to a special Harpunengeschosse (harpoon bomb) that carried a rope with hooks to clear mines or wire obstacles.[citation needed]
It was towed via the Pf. 25 hand cart. Production was discontinued after 158 pieces had been delivered.[2][3]
- Diameter of spigot= 3.5 in.
- Total weight= 205 lb.
- Weight, bipod= 43 lb.
- Weight spigot & supporting arm= 73.5 lb.
- Spigot length= 21.15 in.
- Spigot diameter= 3.5 in.
- Total traverse= 5°
- Elevation= 45° to 80°
- Maximum range (three increments)= 766 yards
- Weight of shell= 46 lb.
- Sight= Richtaufsatz 39 dial
References
- ^ https://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_20cm_leichter_ladungswerfer.html
- ^ http://www.kfzderwehrmacht.de/Homepage_english/Trailers/Pionierfahrzeuge/Pf__25/pf__25.html
- ^ https://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Waffen/granatwerfer.htm
- ^ https://www.lonesentry.com/manuals/tme30/ch7sec3.html
- ^ http://www.lonesentry.com/articles/ttt/german-200mm-spigot-mortar.html
Bibliography
- Gander, Terry and Chamberlain, Peter. Weapons of the Third Reich: An Encyclopedic Survey of All Small Arms, Artillery and Special Weapons of the German Land Forces 1939-1945. New York: Doubleday, 1979 ISBN 0-385-15090-3
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