Mk.10 Hedgehog mortar

Description

The Hedgehog mortar is an anti-submarine weapon developed by the Royal Navy during World War 2. The weapon consists of 24 spigot projectiles that are fired from a mortar launcher, ahead of the ship. It is mounted on destroyer escorts or corvettes alongside conventional depth charges.

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

• USS Hoquiam
• USS Candid
• HMS Spey
• HMS Churchill
• HMS Montgomery
• Akebono
• Ikazuchi
• JDS Harukaze (DD-101)
• JDS Ayanami (DD-103)
• Albatros
• Geniere

General info

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Effective damage

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Comparison with analogues

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Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

Pros:

• The mortar fires on an high angle, which means it can reach hidden targets behind obstacles that block your guns
• Increased range compared to conventional depth charges.
• Can also obliterate enemy ships if it lands on the decks, dealing heavy damage.

Cons:

• Due to the high angle of fire, it has a curved trajectory and thus it takes a short while to hit the water.
• The mortar is fixed in position, which means it cannot traverse horizontally or vertically.
• The mortar is inaccurate: spigot projectiles spread out on a large area. Several projectiles are needed to secure a hit.

History

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See also

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