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Russian Landmine, AV, BMZ-1

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1530-088

Description

The BMZ-1 magnetic mine is similar to the magnetic mine 158 in operation and employment. The BMZ-1, however, is a circular, dome-topped mine, 9 3/4 inches in diameter and about 2 5/8 inches in height. The magnet is doughnut-shaped and is located in the bottom of the mine. Two fuze wells are located in the top of the mine. The lead-break type delay fuze is used.

This mine was used in World War II, chiefly by Soviet guerillas, to sabotage vehicles and tanks behind the lines of the opposing forces.

Hazardous Components

No information about hazardous components.

Physical Data

Diameter - 9.75 in. (248 mm)

Height - 2.63 in. (67 mm)

See Also

Landmine, AV, 158

Source(s)

TM 5-280, Foreign Mine Warfare Equipment (1963)

TM 5-223A, Soviet Mine Warfare Equipment (1951)