modern mortar

Portable muzzle-loaded infantry weapon used to discharge high-angle fire.

bipod

A two-legged support whose function, with the base plate, is to stabilize the weapon during firing.

traversing handle

Device used to adjust the direction of the mortar.

base plate

Part designed to prevent the tube from sinking into the ground from the impact of recoil.

tube

Cylindrical tube used to fire projectiles.

elevating handle

Mechanism used to regulate the mortar’s angle of fire.

sight

Device used to set the line of fire.

muzzle

Opening through which the projectile leaves the tube.