YUG - PMA-2

Name : PMA-2
Shape : flat cylindrical box, plastic
Dimensions : height 61 mm, diameter 68 mm
Weight : 135 g
Weight : 70 g explosives
Type of explosive : TNT
Initiating pressure : 5 kg
Igniter : ?
Purpose : mine against live forces
The mine is supplied in wooden crates containing 15 boxes each containing 2 cylindrical cartons of 5 mines i.e. 150 pieces in total, also in the crate are lighters also 150 pieces in total in 15 boxes of ten. The total weight is 35 kg. The mine was widely used in the Balkan wars in the early 90's throughout the territory of former Yugoslavia. It was also used in Cambodia, Iraq, Namibia and South Africa. The photo is from Kosovo.
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