M125A1 | M106A1 | M106A2 |
The M106A2 is a mortar carrier available to NATO forces, it is not a far improvement over the M106A1, providing minor speed and range upgrades.
History
During the developed of M113, it was planned to have 82mm and 107mm Mortars Carriers. M125A1 was the 81mm mortar carrier and M106 was the 107mm carrier. M106A2 carried the upgrades from the M113A2 which included improved suspension and engine cooling. Maximum elevation of the Mortar mount was increased allowing for max range of the mortar,
Each 70s Cavalry platoon had one M106A1 while the more modern Cavalry troop had two to three mortars in a mortar section. The Armored and Mechanized Infantry Battalions along the three infantry battalions of the Berlin Brigade had a mortar platoon of 6 M106A2.
Ingame
Like all mortar carriers, the M106A2 fulfills a role in between combat range and long range fire support, as they are closer to the frontlines they can usually have their shells reach their targets faster than artillery, making them a useful asset to have
Compared to its predecessor, the M106A2 features:
- Higher operational range
- Better speed
Weapons
European Escalation
Weapons | ![]() |
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Type | Mortar | HMG | No Weapon |
Name | M30 | M2 Browning | |
Caliber | 107 | 12.7 | |
Ammo | x 88 | x 600 | |
Range | Ground = N/A m Helicopters = N/A m ![]() |
Ground = N/A m Helicopters = N/A m ![]() |
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Accuracy | 4 | 3 | |
AP Power | 0 | 0 | |
HE Power | 4 | 1 | |
Rate of fire | 6 r/min | 500 r/min |