NO-MZ 2B mine

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The NO-MZ 2B is a Vietnamese anti-personnel fragmentation mine. The mine has a simple cylindrical metal body, with an MUV fuze screwed into the top of the mine. The main charge is surrounded by a number of steel fragments embedded in wax.

The mine is found in Cambodia and Vietnam as well as possibly Laos and Thailand.

[edit] Specifications

  • Height: 80 mm
  • Diameter: 57 mm
  • Weight: 0.66 kg
  • Explosive content: 0.065 kg of TNT
  • Operating pressure: 2 to 5 kg of pull

[edit] References

  • Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2005-2006
  • Brassey's Essential Guide to Anti-Personnel Landmines, Eddie Banks

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