What is the max range in meters for the M224 / 60mm mortar firing HE?

• A. 3,500 meters
• B. 2,500 meters
• C. 3,000 meters
• D. 4,000 meters

Answer: (A)

The range for the M224 60mm mortar firing HE is determined by the combination of the round’s velocity, the propellant charge, and the firing elevation. The farthest distance this system is typically configured to achieve with a high-explosive round is about 3,500 meters. This maximum comes from using the highest approved propellant charge and a suitable elevation that yields the longest flight within safe operating limits. In practice, range can vary with weather, terrain, fuze settings, and the exact lot of ammunition, but 3,500 meters is the standard approximate maximum. The other figures would correspond to firing with lighter charges or less optimal elevations, which produce shorter ranges, while 4,000 meters would exceed the system’s standard maximum for this round.