Description
These mines are a smaller version of the Soviet PMD-6, having smaller overall dimensions, less weight, and less explosive. Both mines have a hinged lid and employ an MUV pull fuze.
The PMD-7 mines are laid in antipersonnel minefields. Frequently they are interspersed in antitank minefields around outposts and gun positions, along trails and road shoulders, and in grassy areas.
Note - More modern bodies may be made of wood, plastic, or metal.
Functioning
Pressure on the lid forces the winged retaining pin from the spring-driven striker, which is released against the detonator, firing the mine.
Hazardous Components
Main charge - TNT, 2.6 oz (73 grams)
Physical Data
Length - 6.2 in (157 mm)
Width - 2 in (51 mm)
Height - 2.2 in (56 mm)
See Also
Source(s)
Basic Identification of Ammunition in Ukraine 5.0 (2023)
Afghanistan Ordnance ID Guide, Volume 1 (2004)
TM 5-280, Foreign Mine Warfare Equipment (chg 1, 1971)
TM 5-280, Foreign Mine Warfare Equipment (1963)
TM 5-223A, Soviet Mine Warfare Equipment (1951)
