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Russian Landmine, Delayed Action, MZD-5

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Description

The MZD-5 is similar to the MZD-4 in all respects except that an EKhV electrochemical fuze is used instead of the EKhP safety delay fuze. It is buried about 20 inches under railroad beds and 10 inches under roads. It is also similar in employment, functioning, and installing and arming to the MDZ-2 mine.

Functioning

No information about functioning.

Hazardous Components

No information about hazardous components.

Physical Data

No additional physical data available.

See Also

Delay, EKhV

Electrical, EKhP Safety Delay Element

Landmine, Delayed Action, MZD-2

Landmine, Delayed Action, MZD-4

Vibration, VZ-1

Source(s)

TM 5-280, Foreign Mine Warfare Equipment (1963)

TM 5-223A, Soviet Mine Warfare Equipment (1951)