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Russian Landmine, Delayed Action, MZD-10

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Description

The MZD-10 mine measures 7 1/4 by 8 by 4 1/2 inches. It contains a 400-gram explosive block fitted with an electric detonator which is wired to a battery, a VZ-1 vibration contact fuze, and a ChZ-10 electrical delay fuze, all in one compartment of this mine. The mine is employed with large charges under railroad beds or roads.

Functioning

No information about functioning.

Hazardous Components

Main charge - 14.3 oz. (400 grams)

Physical Data

Length - 8 in. (203 mm)

Width - 7.25 in. (184 mm)

Height - 4.5 in. (114 mm)

See Also

Electrical, ChZ-10

Vibration, VZ-1

Source(s)

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

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