PMN mine

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This article discusses the Russian anti-personnel mine. See PMN for the chemical compound.
PMN type mines found in Iraq (2003)
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PMN type mines found in Iraq (2003)

The PMN and PMN-2 (both called Black Widow) are blast type anti-personnel mines designed and manufactured in Russia. It is one of the most widely used and commonly found (by demining operations).

Both mines are palm sized and cylindrical in shape. The PMN's has a bakelite case (brown colour) and contains TNT whereas it's successor the PMN-2 is plastic cased (often green or blue in colour) and contains a mixture of RDX and TNT.

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[edit] Specifications

[edit] PMN

  • Height: 56 mm
  • Diameter: 112 mm
  • Main charge: 240g TNT
  • Fuze: MD-9 (stab-sensitive)

[edit] PMN-2

  • Height: 53 mm
  • Diameter: 120 mm
  • Main charge: 100g RDX/TNT
  • Fuze: MD-9 (stab-sensitive)

[edit] Variants


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