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{{Infobox_Gondara_Ground_Vehicle
{{Infobox Gondara Ground Vehicle
| name             = AV-35-MC
|name = AV-35-MC
| image           =
|image =  
| caption         = AV-35 Mortar Carrier
|caption = AV-35 Mortar Carrier (125mm)
| classification   = Self-Propelled Mortar Carrier
|classification = Self-Propelled Mortar Carrier
| type             = Assault Fire Support Vehicle
|type = Tracked indirect fire support vehicle
| origin           = Gondara
|origin = Gondara
| manufacturer     = Key Weapons Logistics (KWL)
|manufacturer = Key Weapons Logistics (KWL)
| used_by         = [[Army of Gondara]]
|used_by = [[Army of Gondara]]
| design_date     = 1936
|design_date = 1936
| service_entry   = 1939
|service_entry = 1939
| cost            = ~36,000 G
|unit_cost = ~36,000 G
| crew             = 8 (5 Vehicle Crew, 3 Mortar Detachment)
|crew = 5 (Driver, Commander, Gunner, Loader x2)
| passengers       = None
|passengers = None
| weight           = ~19 tons
|weight = ~19 tons
| length           = ~19 ft
|length = ~19 ft
| width           = ~9 ft
|width = ~9 ft
| height           = ~8 ft
|height = ~8 ft (hull), open bay
| ground_clearance = 18 in
|ground_clearance = 18 in
| engine           = D-8S Mechanically Supercharged V8 Diesel
|engine = V8 mechanically supercharged diesel
| fuel_capacity   = 120 gal internal (+120 gal breakout tank)
|fuel_capacity = 120 gal internal (+120 gal breakout tank)
| power           = 333 hp
|power = 333 hp
| power_weight    = ~17.5 hp/ton
|transmission = 5-speed manual with low-range gearing
| torque          =
|suspension = Torsion bar
| transmission     = 5-speed manual with low-range gearing
|range = ~180 mi (road)
| suspension       = Torsion bar
|speed = ~35–40 mph (road)
| range           = ~180 mi road
|payload = 125mm mortar system and ammunition
| speed           = ~35–40 mph road
|armament = 125mm mortar, 12.5mm HMG pintle, 9.375mm coaxial
| payload         = 125mm mortar system, 62.5mm mortar system, ammunition, crew equipment, and sustainment stores
|armor = Standard AV-35 armor scheme
| towing_capacity  =
|communications = Standard vehicle radio
| wheel_standard  = AV-35 standard chassis
| special          = Dual mortar system; dismountable 62.5mm mortar team
| primary_armament = 125mm mortar; 62.5mm dismountable mortar; 12.5mm HMG; 9.375mm coaxial MG
| armor           = Standard AV-35 armor scheme
| comms            = Standard vehicle radio
}}
}}


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== Overview ==
The '''AV-35-MC''' is the primary indirect-fire support vehicle of Gondaran Assault Infantry formations. Built upon the standardized [[AV-35 Armored Vehicle Family]] chassis, the vehicle combines a heavy 125mm mortar, a dismountable 62.5mm mortar, armored protection, and substantial ammunition capacity within a single platform.
Unlike traditional mortar units requiring separate transport and setup, the AV-35-MC accompanies frontline mechanized formations and provides immediate fire support under direct company control.


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== Overview ==
The '''AV-35-MC''' is a '''self-propelled mortar carrier''' based on the standardized [[AV-35 Armored Vehicle Family]] chassis. Designed to provide mobile indirect fire support at the company and battalion level, the system combines the mobility and protection of the AV-35 platform with a high-caliber 125mm mortar.


Unlike towed mortar systems, the AV-35-MC allows rapid emplacement, firing, and displacement, enabling sustained support during fluid battlefield conditions while maintaining survivability against counter-battery fire.
== Armor Protection ==


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== Design Characteristics ==
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The AV-35-MC utilizes the standard AV-35 tracked chassis with the rear troop compartment reconfigured into an '''open mortar bay''' optimized for crew operation and ammunition handling.


Key features include:
The AV-35-MC utilizes the standard AV-35 armor scheme.


* Open-top firing compartment for high-angle mortar operation 
{| class="wikitable"
* Reinforced internal structure for recoil absorption 
! Location
* Integrated ammunition storage along compartment walls 
! Armor
* Retained frontal engine layout for crew protection 
|-
* Standardized drivetrain shared across AV-35 variants 
| Front Hull
| 25mm @ 60°
|-
| Side Hull
| 18.75mm @ 20°
|-
| Roof Structure
| 12.5mm
|-
| Rear Hull
| 9.375mm
|-
| Belly Armor
| V-shaped, averaging 9.375mm
|}


The vehicle retains amphibious capability when operating within baseline weight limits.
The front-mounted engine compartment provides additional protection against frontal penetration and reflects Gondaran doctrine emphasizing preservation of trained crews.


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== Armament ==
== Crew Organization ==
 
 
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=== Primary Weapon ===
{| class="wikitable"
* '''125mm Mortar'''
! Position
  * High-angle indirect fire system 
! Quantity
  * Capable of sustained bombardment and rapid fire missions 
|-
  * Designed for HE, smoke, and illumination rounds 
| Commander
| 1
|-
| Driver
| 1
|-
| Gunner
| 1
|-
| Loader
| 2
|-
| Mortar Team Leader
| 1
|-
| Assistant Gunner
| 1
|-
| Ammunition Bearer
| 1
|-
! Total
! 8
|}


The mortar is mounted within the rear compartment and is operated by a dedicated crew team. Firing is conducted from a stationary position.
The vehicle crew operates the 125mm mortar while the mortar detachment is responsible for operation of the dismountable 62.5mm mortar system.


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=== Secondary Armament ===
* '''12.5mm HMG (Pintle Mount)'''
  * Provides local defense against infantry and low-flying aircraft 


* '''9.375mm Coaxial Machine Gun'''
== Armament ==
  * Mounted for close-in defensive fire and target suppression 
 
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== Ammunition and Storage ==
The AV-35-MC carries a substantial onboard supply of 125mm mortar rounds stored within the rear compartment.


Typical loadout:


* ~60–80 mortar rounds (depending on configuration)
* Mixed ammunition types:
  * High Explosive (HE)
  * Smoke
  * Illumination


Storage is arranged for rapid access by loaders to maintain sustained fire rates.
{| class="wikitable"
! Weapon
! Quantity
! Role
|-
| 125mm Mortar
| 1
| Heavy indirect fire support
|-
| 62.5mm Mortar
| 1
| Dismounted local fire support
|-
| 12.5mm HMG
| 1
| Local defense and anti-aircraft fire
|-
| 9.375mm Coaxial MG
| 1
| Close-range suppression
|}


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== Operational Use ==
== Ammunition Capacity ==
The AV-35-MC is deployed to provide:


* Indirect fire support for advancing infantry 
{| class="wikitable"
* Rapid-response bombardment capability 
! Weapon
* Suppression of enemy defensive positions 
! Ammunition Carried
* Smoke deployment for maneuver operations 
|-
* Night battlefield illumination 
| 125mm Mortar
| 48 rounds
|-
| 62.5mm Mortar
| 48 rounds
|}


The system is most effective when operating in coordination with forward observers and command units, allowing precise targeting and integration into combined arms operations.
Ammunition may be configured as required between High Explosive (HE), Smoke, and Illumination rounds.


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== Deployment Doctrine ==
== Operational Doctrine ==
The AV-35-MC operates as part of mechanized infantry formations, typically attached at:
 
The AV-35-MC is assigned to Assault Infantry Heavy Weapons Platoons.
 
A standard Assault Company fields:


* Company level (direct support)
* 2× AV-35-MC
* Battalion level (fire support element)
* 2× AV-35-T


Standard firing procedure:
Upon reaching a firing position:


# Vehicle halts and stabilizes position 
# Vehicle halts.
# Mortar is brought to firing configuration 
# Mortar detachment dismounts with the 62.5mm mortar.
# Fire mission executed 
# Vehicle crew deploys the 125mm mortar.
# Immediate displacement to avoid counter-battery fire 
# Fire missions commence.
# Vehicle repositions as required.


This doctrine emphasizes '''mobility, survivability, and sustained fire capability'''.
This allows a single AV-35-MC to provide both heavy and light indirect fire support simultaneously.


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== Limitations ==
== Tactical Role ==
The AV-35-MC reflects the inherent trade-offs of a self-propelled mortar system:
 
 


* Requires stationary position to fire accurately 
* Open-top compartment increases vulnerability to overhead threats 
* Limited direct-fire capability 
* Ammunition constraints compared to dedicated artillery units 


These limitations are mitigated through mobility and coordinated deployment.
The AV-35-MC is employed for:


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* Support of mechanized assaults
* Reduction of fortified positions
* Smoke deployment
* Night illumination
* Counter-infantry fire missions
* Defensive fire support
* Urban combat operations


== Summary ==
Together with the AV-35-T, the AV-35-MC forms the core of the Assault Company's organic fire support capability.
The '''AV-35-MC''' provides Gondaran forces with a highly mobile and flexible indirect fire platform. By integrating a heavy mortar system into the AV-35 chassis, it enables rapid deployment of fire support while maintaining operational tempo and survivability within mechanized formations.


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[[Category:Gondaran Military Equipment]]
[[Category:Gondaran Military Equipment]]
[[Category:Ground Systems]]
[[Category:Ground Systems]]
[[Category:Artillery]]
[[Category:Artillery]]
[[Category:Military Vehicles]]
[[Category:Military Vehicles]]
[[Category:Tracked Vehicles]]
[[Category:Tracked Vehicles]]
[[Category:Self-Propelled Systems]]
[[Category:Self-Propelled Systems]]
[[Category:Mortar Carriers]]
[[Category:Mortar Carriers]]
[[Category:AV-35 Family]]
[[Category:AV-35 Family]]

Latest revision as of 19:16, 7 June 2026

AV-35-MC
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AV-35 Mortar Carrier
General Characteristics
Classification Self-Propelled Mortar Carrier
Type Assault Fire Support Vehicle
Origin Gondara
Manufacturer Key Weapons Logistics (KWL)
Used By Army of Gondara
Design Date 1936
Service Entry 1939
Unit Cost ~36,000 G
Crew 8 (5 Vehicle Crew, 3 Mortar Detachment)
Passengers None
Technical Data
Weight ~19 tons
Dimensions ~19 ft (L) × ~9 ft (W) × ~8 ft (H)
Ground Clearance 18 in
Engine D-8S Mechanically Supercharged V8 Diesel
Fuel Capacity 120 gal internal (+120 gal breakout tank)
Power 333 hp(~17.5 hp/ton hp/ton)
Torque
Transmission 5-speed manual with low-range gearing
Suspension Torsion bar
Range ~180 mi road
Speed ~35–40 mph road
Utility & Logistics
Payload / Towing 125mm mortar system, 62.5mm mortar system, ammunition, crew equipment, and sustainment stores
Wheel Standard AV-35 standard chassis
Equipment Dual mortar system; dismountable 62.5mm mortar team
Combat Data
Armament 125mm mortar; 62.5mm dismountable mortar; 12.5mm HMG; 9.375mm coaxial MG
Armor Standard AV-35 armor scheme
Communications Standard vehicle radio


Overview

The AV-35-MC is the primary indirect-fire support vehicle of Gondaran Assault Infantry formations. Built upon the standardized AV-35 Armored Vehicle Family chassis, the vehicle combines a heavy 125mm mortar, a dismountable 62.5mm mortar, armored protection, and substantial ammunition capacity within a single platform.

Unlike traditional mortar units requiring separate transport and setup, the AV-35-MC accompanies frontline mechanized formations and provides immediate fire support under direct company control.


Armor Protection

The AV-35-MC utilizes the standard AV-35 armor scheme.

Location Armor
Front Hull 25mm @ 60°
Side Hull 18.75mm @ 20°
Roof Structure 12.5mm
Rear Hull 9.375mm
Belly Armor V-shaped, averaging 9.375mm

The front-mounted engine compartment provides additional protection against frontal penetration and reflects Gondaran doctrine emphasizing preservation of trained crews.

Crew Organization

Position Quantity
Commander 1
Driver 1
Gunner 1
Loader 2
Mortar Team Leader 1
Assistant Gunner 1
Ammunition Bearer 1
Total 8

The vehicle crew operates the 125mm mortar while the mortar detachment is responsible for operation of the dismountable 62.5mm mortar system.


Armament

Weapon Quantity Role
125mm Mortar 1 Heavy indirect fire support
62.5mm Mortar 1 Dismounted local fire support
12.5mm HMG 1 Local defense and anti-aircraft fire
9.375mm Coaxial MG 1 Close-range suppression

Ammunition Capacity

Weapon Ammunition Carried
125mm Mortar 48 rounds
62.5mm Mortar 48 rounds

Ammunition may be configured as required between High Explosive (HE), Smoke, and Illumination rounds.

Operational Doctrine

The AV-35-MC is assigned to Assault Infantry Heavy Weapons Platoons.

A standard Assault Company fields:

  • 2× AV-35-MC
  • 2× AV-35-T

Upon reaching a firing position:

  1. Vehicle halts.
  2. Mortar detachment dismounts with the 62.5mm mortar.
  3. Vehicle crew deploys the 125mm mortar.
  4. Fire missions commence.
  5. Vehicle repositions as required.

This allows a single AV-35-MC to provide both heavy and light indirect fire support simultaneously.

Tactical Role

The AV-35-MC is employed for:

  • Support of mechanized assaults
  • Reduction of fortified positions
  • Smoke deployment
  • Night illumination
  • Counter-infantry fire missions
  • Defensive fire support
  • Urban combat operations

Together with the AV-35-T, the AV-35-MC forms the core of the Assault Company's organic fire support capability.

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