Description
The TS-50 is a pressure actuated, blast, hand emplaced or scatterable, APERS landmine. Like the VS-50, the TS-50 is designed to withstand blast overpressure caused by explosive countermeasure techniques. The mine is normally dispensed from a helicopter carried dispenser or from a ground vehicle dispenser. The mine is functional in shallow water normally up to 1.00 meter (39.37 inches) in depth.
The mines are normally olive drab, or khaki (sand) colored. Other colors are optional upon the users request. The mines may also have black rubber pressure plates. The TS-50 may have the nomenclature TS-50 stamped in the pressure plate. The VS-50 and TS-50 shipping plugs are normally blue; the VS-50AR shipping plug is orange. The detonator holders are usually either gray, olive drab, or khaki colored, but may be found in other colors.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
No information about hazardous components.
See Also
Source(s)
Afghanistan Ordnance ID Guide, Volume 1 (2004)
Iraq Ordnance Identification Guide (2004)
