MIFF, MUSA and MUSPA mines
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The MIFF, MUSA and MUSPA mines are German air-scatterable mines designed for use with the MW-1 runway denial weapon system. The mines are parachute dropped, upon reaching the ground the mines self-rights and arms. The mines are blast resistant and reported to have a self destruct devices, giving them a lifespan of less than forty days.
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[edit] MIFF
The MIFF mine is a anti-tank mine. The mine has a seismic sensor, as well as a magnetic influence sensor that it uses to determine the optimum detonation point. It uses two back to back Misznay-Schardin effect shaped charges to penetrate the hulls of armoured vehicles, as well as a 38 secondary bowl shapes that produce secondary fragments.
[edit] Specifications
- Height: 98 mm
- Diameter: 132 mm
- Weight: 3.4 kg
[edit] MUSA and MUSPA
The MUSA and MUSPA mines are identical in external appearance but have different fuzes that allow them to perform different functions. When triggered the mine scatters 2,100 steel pellets to an effective radius of 100 meters.
The MUSA mine has a simple delay fuze which triggers the mine after a pre-set interval to prevent clearance operations.
The MUSPA mine, officially classified as an anti-aircraft mine, has an acoustic sensor which triggers the mine when the right acoustic signature is detected.
[edit] Specifications
- Height: 126 mm
- Diameter: 132 mm
- Weight: 4.5 kg
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2005-2006
