Description
This is a bounding fragmentation mine consisting of a cast iron case, containing a steel-cased cylindrical projectile fastened to the bottom of the case by two screws. The mine has two mechanical fuzes, one for firing the propelling charge and one for the main charge. Although the effective casualty radius is 9 to 14 meters, it is dangerous to personnel at distances up to 46 meters.
This mine is laid in antipersonnel minefields for security and in antitank minefields to hinder reconnaissance and breaching parties.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
No information about hazardous components.
See Also
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Source(s)
Afghanistan Ordnance ID Guide, Volume 1 (2004)
TM 5-280, Foreign Mine Warfare Equipment (chg 1, 1971)
