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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 (125mm)
|caption = AV-35 Mortar Carrier (125mm)
|classification = Self-Propelled Mortar Carrier
|classification = Self-Propelled Mortar Carrier
|type = Tracked indirect fire support vehicle
|type = Assault Fire Support Vehicle
|origin = Gondara
|origin = Gondara
|manufacturer = Key Weapons Logistics (KWL)
|manufacturer = Key Weapons Logistics (KWL)
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|service_entry = 1939
|service_entry = 1939
|unit_cost = ~36,000 G
|unit_cost = ~36,000 G
|crew = 5 (Driver, Commander, Gunner, Loader x2)
|crew = 8 (5 Vehicle Crew, 3 Mortar Detachment)
|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 (hull), open bay
|height = ~8 ft
|ground_clearance = 18 in
|ground_clearance = 18 in
|engine = V8 mechanically supercharged diesel
|engine = V8 mechanically supercharged diesel
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|range = ~180 mi (road)
|range = ~180 mi (road)
|speed = ~35–40 mph (road)
|speed = ~35–40 mph (road)
|payload = 125mm mortar system and ammunition
|payload = Mortar systems, ammunition, crew equipment and sustainment stores
|armament = 125mm mortar, 12.5mm HMG pintle, 9.375mm coaxial
|armament = 125mm Mortar, 62.5mm Mortar, 12.5mm HMG, 9.375mm Coaxial MG
|armor = Standard AV-35 armor scheme
|armor = Standard AV-35 armor scheme
|communications = Standard vehicle radio
|communications = Standard vehicle radio
}}
}}
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Overview
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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.
The '''AV-35-MC''' is a self-propelled mortar carrier based on the standardized [[AV-35 Armored Vehicle Family]] chassis. It provides mobile indirect fire support at the company and battalion level while maintaining the protection and mobility of the AV-35 platform.


Unlike towed mortar systems, the AV-35-MC enables rapid emplacement, firing, and displacement, allowing sustained fire support in fluid combat environments while reducing vulnerability to counter-battery fire.
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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== Design Characteristics ==
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The AV-35-MC uses the standard AV-35 tracked chassis with the rear troop compartment converted into an open mortar bay.
Armor Protection
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The AV-35-MC utilizes the standard AV-35 armor scheme.


Key design features include:
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*Open-top firing compartment for high-angle mortar operation
! Location
*Reinforced structure for recoil absorption
! Armor
*Integrated internal ammunition storage
|-
*Front-mounted engine for crew protection
| Front Hull
*Shared drivetrain and suspension with AV-35 variants
| 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 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 ==
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Crew Organization
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=== Primary Weapon ===
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*125mm mortar
**High-angle indirect fire system
**Supports HE, smoke, and illumination rounds
**Operated from stationary firing position


=== Secondary Armament ===
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*12.5mm heavy machine gun (pintle mount)
! Position
**Local defense against infantry and low-flying aircraft
! Quantity
|-
| Commander
| 1
|-
| Driver
| 1
|-
| Gunner
| 1
|-
| Loader
| 2
|-
| Mortar Team Leader
| 1
|-
| Assistant Gunner
| 1
|-
| Ammunition Bearer
| 1
|-
! Total
! 8
|}


*9.375mm coaxial machine gun
The vehicle crew operates the 125mm mortar while the mortar detachment is responsible for operation of the dismountable 62.5mm mortar system.
**Close-in defense and suppression


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== Ammunition and Storage ==
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The AV-35-MC carries an onboard supply of mortar rounds within the rear compartment.
Armament
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Typical loadout:
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*60–80 mortar rounds
*Mixed ammunition types:
**High Explosive (HE)
**Smoke
**Illumination


Storage is arranged for rapid loader access 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 ==
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The AV-35-MC is used for:
Ammunition Capacity
*Indirect fire support for advancing infantry
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*Rapid-response bombardment
*Suppression of enemy defensive positions
*Smoke deployment for maneuver operations
*Night battlefield illumination


It operates in coordination with forward observers and command units for accurate fire control.
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{| class="wikitable"
! 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.


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== Deployment Doctrine ==
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The AV-35-MC is typically attached at:
Operational Doctrine
*Company level (direct support)
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*Battalion level (fire support element)
 
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The AV-35-MC is assigned to Assault Infantry Heavy Weapons Platoons.
 
A standard Assault Company fields:


Standard firing procedure:
* 2× AV-35-MC
#Vehicle halts and stabilizes
* 2× AV-35-T
#Mortar is brought into firing configuration
#Fire mission executed
#Vehicle displaces immediately


This doctrine emphasizes mobility, survivability, and sustained fire capability.
Upon reaching a firing position:
 
# Vehicle halts.
# Mortar detachment dismounts with the 62.5mm mortar.
# Vehicle crew deploys the 125mm mortar.
# Fire missions commence.
# Vehicle repositions as required.
 
This allows a single AV-35-MC to provide both heavy and light indirect fire support simultaneously.


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== Limitations ==
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The AV-35-MC has several inherent limitations:
Tactical Role
*Requires stationary firing position
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*Open-top compartment increases vulnerability
*Limited direct-fire capability
*Ammunition capacity constraints compared to larger artillery systems


These are mitigated through mobility and coordinated deployment.
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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


== 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 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 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]]

Revision as of 18:50, 7 June 2026


AV-35-MC
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AV-35 Mortar Carrier (125mm)
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
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 V8 mechanically supercharged diesel
Fuel Capacity 120 gal internal (+120 gal breakout tank)
Power 333 hp
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 Mortar systems, ammunition, crew equipment and sustainment stores
Wheel Standard
Equipment None
Combat Data
Armament None
Armor Standard AV-35 armor scheme
Communications None


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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