APM series directional fragmentation mines

The APM-1, APM-2, APM-3, APM 19, and APM 29 are Austrian directional fragmentation mines similar to the U.S. Claymore mine. The mine's cases are made from moulded plastic have convex faces. They contain a matrix of 5 millimeter diameter steel balls weighing 0.5 grams laid over a Composition B charge. When triggered the mines project the fragments in a horizontal arc of approximately 60 degrees.

The mines were not produced in numerical order, the APM-3 was superseded by the APM-2. The APM-1 is the smallest of the mines, it uses a tripod mounting with a pan and tilt head. The APM-2 uses two scissor type legs to position.

The mines can be command or tripwire activated, and can be fitted with a time delay fuze ranging from one minute to twenty four hours.

Production of APM-1 and APM-2 ceased in 1980s, though both have been reported as used in Angola.

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References

* "Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2005-2006"
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