potezna mina
English translation: tripwire activated
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| 04:35 Oct 17, 2003 |
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| 5 +1 | Blast mine |
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peer agreement (net): +1Blast mine Explanation: I am not sure ok? There is need for more explanation, but according to typology of mines, I think the one you are reffering to is BLAST MINE. TYPES OF MINES: Landmines can be divided into two groups: Anti-personnel (AP) and Anti-tank (AT) Most AP mines are designed to injure, not to kill. AP mines are divided into 4 groups. BLAST MINES Most blast mines are pressure activated but some can also be tripwire activated. This type of mine relies on the blast caused by high explosive to severely wound the foot and leg of the person who stands on it. They normally require a bearing pressure of 3-5kg. Most of them will be surface-laid. FRAGMENTATION MINES Most fragmentation mines are tripwire activated. They are placed above ground, normally resting on a stake and made of cast iron. When activated they send fragments of iron in all directions. BOUNDING FRAGMENTATION MINES They can be pressure or tripwire activated. They will be buried with only a small part of the fuse showing. When activated, the mine will propel itself approximately 3-1/2 feet out of the ground and then detonate, sending steel fragments in all directions. DIRECTIONAL FRAGMENTATION They can be tripwire or command activated. They are placed above ground and aimed in a particular direction. When activated, they send hundreds of steel ball bearings in a roughly 60 degree swath. Most commonly used in ambush, booby trap (mechanical ambush) or in perimeter defense. I hope it helps. Helpful link: http://www.africaland.it/mine-manual.htm -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2003-10-17 05:20:04 (GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- I just read your note. YOU KNOW IT COULD BE ANY OF THESE \"FRAGMANTATION MINES\" BECAUSE YOU MENTIONED \"STRING ATTACHED\"/\'WIRE\' BUT BLAST MINE ALSO WORK ON WIRE AS WELL. ALL OF THEM ARE ACTIVATED ON TRIP WIRE PLUS OTHER.... SO IF YOU HAVE A LITTLE MORE INFO MAYBE WE CAN DETERMINE EXACTLY WHICH ONE IS THE ONE IN QUESTION. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2003-10-17 05:26:06 (GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- I think you made a good choice. \"TRIPWIRE ACTIVATED MINE\" includes basically all of them so you can\'t go wrong in this case. You are welcome and thank you too! |
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