Description
The figure shows the appearance and dimensions of the M18A1 and M68 landmines and accessories. The M68 practice mine is similar to the M18A1 mine except that the inert loaded M33 mine body replaces the high explosive loaded M18A1 mine body, and the empty practice blasting cap M10 replaces the loaded blasting cap.
These are directional, fragmentation, high explosive (HE) antipersonnel (APERS) landmines which may be electrically or non electrically initiated. They may be used as controlled fired mines in offensive or defensive situations.
The M18A1 mine is olive drab.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
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See Also
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Source(s)
Explosive Ordnance Guide for Ukraine, Second Edition (2022)
Afghanistan Ordnance ID Guide, Volume 1 (2004)
Iraq Ordnance Identification Guide (2004)
TM 43-0001-36, Land Mines (chg 3, 2000)
TM 9-1385-51, Ammunition (Conventional) for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (1967)
