VS-JAP mine

The VS-JAP (Valsella Jumping Anti-Personnel) is an Italian bounding anti-personnel mine. It is the latest of the Valmara family of bounding mines that includes the Valmara 59 and Valmara 69. The mine has waterproof plastic faceted cylindrical body with a three-pronged cap, with a central fixing point for a tripwire. When the mine is triggered a small charge in the base launches the inner body of the mine into the air. When it reaches a height of approximately 45 cm, a steel wire is pulled taught, pulling a striker into the detonator of the mine triggering it. The mine's main charge is surrounded by 1,200 steel cubes, which are reportedly lethal within 25 meters of the point of detonation.

pecification

* Diameter: 130 mm
* Height: 190 mm
* Weight: 2.8 kg
* Explosive content: 0.5 kg of Composition B with a 9 g booster charge of RDX
* Operating pressure: 10.8 kg pressure, 4 to 6 kg pull

References

* "Brassey's Essential Guide to Anti-Personnel Landmines", Eddie Banks
* "Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2005-2006"
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