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Russian Landmine, APERS, MON-90

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Description

The MON-50 and MON-90 are complementary antipersonnel weapons that project steel fragments within a 40/60 degree area of coverage. The MON-90 contains 2000 cylindrical steel fragments embedded in a plastic matrix in front of the explosive.

The mine is OD green or brown.

Functioning

No information about functioning.

Hazardous Components

Main charge - PVV-5A, 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg)

See Also

Landmine, APERS, MON-50

Source(s)

Basic Identification of Ammunition in Ukraine 5.0 (2023)

Explosive Ordnance Guide for Ukraine, First Edition (2022)

Explosive Ordnance Guide for Ukraine, Second Edition (2022)

Afghanistan Ordnance ID Guide, Volume 1 (2004)