Description
This mine differs from the MZD-2 only in that the vibration contact fuze is separate from the mine. The EKhV fuze, batteries, electric detonator, and charge are contained in the mine. However, the vibration contact fuze is outside the mine (about 1 1/2 feet away), but wired to it. This mine is used primarily to detonate large charges under highways and railroad beds. It is buried about 3 feet deep under highways with the vibration fuze about 8 inches below ground. In railroad beds, it is buried from 3 to 4V feet deep with the vibration contact fuze about 2 feet deep. On hard surfaced roads, only medium and heavy tanks cause enough vibration to explode the mine.
Functioning
The EKhV fuze is connected into the detonating circuit and, after the fuze functions, the circuit is closed except for the vibration contact fuze. Any subsequent vibration or movement of the mine causes the vibration contact fuze to close the circuit, firing the electric detonator.
Hazardous Components
Main charge - 1.75 lbs. (0.8 kg)
Physical Data
Length - 8.5 in. (216 mm)
Width - 8.5 in. (216 mm)
Height - 4.5 in. (114 mm)
See Also
Landmine, Delayed Action, MZD-2
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