What is a mortar?
Q: What is a mortar?
A: A mortar is an artillery weapon that shoots explosive shells.
Q: What are mortar bombs?
A: Mortar bombs are the type of explosive shells fired by a mortar.
Q: What is the range of a mortar?
A: Mortars do not have a long range and are typically fired at targets that are close.
Q: What is the barrel of a mortar like?
A: The barrel of a mortar is short and fires the mortar bomb at a low speed high into the air to reach its target.
Q: How long have mortars been in use?
A: Mortars have been used since medieval times.
Q: What are the different sizes of mortars?
A: Mortars are made in different sizes, from large and heavy ones to smaller, infantry mortars that can be carried by just one soldier.
Q: Why are mortars considered an indirect fire weapon?
A: Mortars are considered an indirect fire weapon because the bomb drops onto the target from above, rather than being aimed straight at it. Soldiers firing the mortar do not need to be able to see their target.
