MON-50

Anti-Personnel (AP) Fragmentation Mine [ 1965 ]

The MON-50 mimics the American M18 Claymore anti-personnel mine in both form and function.

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The MON-50 serves the Russian Army, and many other global operators, as an infantry-level Anti-Personnel (AP) mine. Its form and function is very reminiscent of the American M18 "Claymore" AP mine and both were developed during the Cold War period (1947-1991). Under the Soviet banner, the MON-50 was exported en mass to supported states and allied nations and, as such, sees consistent battlefield use even today.

The MON-50 utilizes a plastic casing and typically takes on a grey, olive, or green appearance. A pair of scissors-type "feet" are affixed to the mine's underside which allow it to stand on its own or to be driven into soft terrain (sand, dirt). A special spike is also available for driving the mine into more solid surfaces such as wood. The weapon weighs just two kilograms and has an overall length of 226mm, a width of 35mm, and height of 155mm.©MilitaryFactory.com

Internally, there is 700 grams of RDX explosive substance which, when combined with the natural fragmentation of the mine's body, causes lethal damage out to 60 meters officially - though fragments are recorded as far away as 300 meters. Various fuzes / detonations are available: direct command (via demolition cable), seismic sensor, breakwire / tripwire, and mechanical pull. A peep-style sighting device is fitted over the mine to assist the operator in determining exact blast direction.

The MON-100 and MON-200 are other types of AP mines developed by the Soviet Union and vary in their shape and battlefield role.

The MON-50 sees current production in Russia as well as outside of it (Bulgaria).©MilitaryFactory.com

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Specifications

Service Year

1965

Origin

Soviet Union

Classification

Anti-Personnel (AP) Fragmentation Mine

State Arsenals - Soviet Union

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Afghanistan; Albania; Armenia; Azerbaijan; Bangladesh; Belarus; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Bulgaria; Cambodia; China; Egypt; Estonia; Finland; Georgia; Hungary; Indonesia; Iran; Iraq; Kyrgyzstan; Laos; Latvia; Libya; Malaysia; Myanmar; Moldova; Mongolia; North Korea; Pakistan; Poland; Romania; Russia; Soviet Union; Tajikistan; Thailand; Turkmenistan; Ukraine; Uzbekistan; Vietnam; Yugoslavia

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Special purpose weapon for a specially defined battlefield role.

Overall Length

226 mm
8.90 in

Barrel Length

226 mm
8.90 in

Empty Wgt

4.41 lb
2.00 kg

Sights

Not Applicable.

Action

Directional; Single-Use

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Caliber(s)*

Not Applicable.

Rounds / Feed

Single-Use

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MON-50 - Base Series Designation.

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MON-50

Anti-Personnel (AP) Fragmentation Mine [ 1965 ]

The MON-50 mimics the American M18 Claymore anti-personnel mine in both form and function.

Specifications

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