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General Specifications
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No
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ID:
1073
Nomen:
U.S. LANDMINE, APERS, HE, M18
Category:
Landmines
Country of Origin:
UNITED STATES
Descriptions
Outline Description:
Structure:
The figure shows the appearance and dimensions of the M18 landmine and accessories. These are directional, fragmentation, high explosive (HE) antipersonnel (apers) landmines which may be electrically or non-electrically initiated. They may be used as controlled-fired mines in offensive or defensive situations.
Assemblies:
Markings:
The M18 mine is camouflaged green and brown.
Method of Operation:
Alert:
Specifications
Diameter (mm):
235
Length(mm):
83
Width (mm):
Height (mm):
Weight (g):
1100
Metallic Weight (g):
Explosive Weight (g):
340
Frag range (m):
30
Component Materials:
The mine case is plastic; the folding legs and fragments are steel.
Case Material:
Plastic
Detectability:
Difficult to detect
Explosive:
Composition C-3
Transport:
Do not transport
Hazard:
Boobytrap
Explosive (HE)
Frag
Countries used in:
AFGHANISTAN
CHAD
IRAQ
LEBANON
MALAWI
RWANDA
SOUTH AFRICA
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Disposal
Neutralization:
Disarming:
Demolition:
Do not neutralize
Do not disarm
Charge Weight (kg):
0
Placement:
Beside mine
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