Brixia Model 35

The Brixia light mortar is a 45 mm calibre light mortar mounted on a legged base and designed for operation by two crew. The rear legs are fitted with a pad for the gunner to lay forward on behind the mortar, or sit upon when the situation allowed. A lever allowed for operating the breech and firing the weapon, while ammunition was fed in by the loader. Well trained teams can reach up to 18 rounds per minute, although operational rate of fire is less.

The Brixia was a complicated weapon, but was the service light mortar of the Italian military throughout World War II.

Weapontype:
Mortar

Cartridge:
45 mm (1.75 in)

Weight:
15.5 kg (34.2 lb)

Barrel:
260 mm (10.25 in)

Rate of fire:
8 to 10 rounds per minute

Effective range:
530 m (580 yd)

Muzzle Velocity:
83 m/s (270 ft/s)