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North Korean Landmine, APERS, POMZ-2 MAP Adaptation

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1519-081

Description

The cast iron mine body has 5 circumferential rows of serrations bisected by 10 rows of longitudinal serrations. The explosive filler cavity permits insertion of a standard preformed cylindrical TNT charge. The cavity is closed with a round wooden picket which also supports the mine in position when emplaced.

The mine is used against foot troops and can inflict limited damage to light steel vehicles,

Functioning

No information about functioning.

See Also

Russian Landmine, APERS, POMZ-2M

Source(s)

TM 5-280, Foreign Mine Warfare Equipment (chg 1, 1971)