Definitions
- Referring to large, heavy weapons used in warfare to fire projectiles over long distances. - Describing a military unit or branch that operates and maintains such weapons. - Talking about the use of heavy firepower in a battle or conflict.
- Describing a type of artillery weapon that launches explosive shells at high angles. - Referring to the crew-served weapon that fires mortar shells. - Talking about the use of indirect fire to support ground troops in combat.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are types of artillery weapons.
- 2Both are used in military operations.
- 3Both can launch explosive projectiles.
- 4Both provide indirect fire support to ground troops.
- 5Both require trained personnel to operate.
What is the difference?
- 1Design: Artillery refers to a broader category of heavy weapons, including cannons, howitzers, and rocket launchers, while mortar specifically refers to a type of artillery weapon that fires shells at high angles.
- 2Range: Artillery is capable of firing projectiles over long distances, while mortar is designed for shorter-range indirect fire support.
- 3Mobility: Artillery can be mounted on vehicles or towed by trucks for mobility, while mortar is typically operated from a fixed position or carried by infantry.
- 4Firing angle: Artillery can fire projectiles at various angles, including horizontal trajectories, while mortar fires shells at high angles to reach targets behind cover or in trenches.
- 5Size: Artillery weapons are generally larger and heavier than mortar weapons, which are more portable and easier to transport.
Remember this!
Artillery and mortar are both types of heavy weapons used in military operations. However, the difference between them lies in their design, range, mobility, firing angle, and size. Artillery encompasses a broader category of heavy weapons capable of firing projectiles over long distances, while mortar specifically refers to a type of artillery weapon that launches shells at high angles for shorter-range indirect fire support.
