Description
This is an air-delivered, free fall, bi-directional ballistic disk (Misznay-Schardin), electromechanically armed, magnetic influence or self destruct fired, antitank/antivehicular (AT/AV) landmine. It is used, along with its companion APERS mine, for rapid, large scale mining, with the potential of being delivered deep behind enemy lines.
The mine is comprised of a target sensor, a main charge, a lithium reserve battery power supply, a safe and arm (S&A) mechanism, a magnetic coupling system (MCS), and mine self destruct electronics. The magnetometer type target sensor (not shown) functions the clearing charge prior to initiating the bi-directional Misznay-Schardin plate main charge. The power supply is two independent hermetically sealed battery cells connected in series to provide a nominal 6.4 volts. The S&A contains dual interrupter locks on the detonator slider (not shown) and a dud-safe system that permanently locks the slider in the out-of-line position if the mines arming criteria is not met.
The aeroballistic adapter, the mine case, and a thin circumferential ring on the mines covers are olive drab.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
No information about hazardous components.
See Also
Landmine, APERS, BLU-92/B Gator
Source(s)
Iraq Ordnance Identification Guide (2004)
