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AMBUSH
Antipersonnel/Antivehicle/Antihelicopter Mine

Description
The South Africa Ambush Mine is a large shrapnel mine versatile enough to be used against personnel, vehicles, or low flying helicopters. the warhead contains 600 individual cylindrical fragments measuring 10 mm in diameter. Upon initiation, the fragments are dispersed in a fan-like pattern extending to 100 meters. The Ambush Mine is electrically command and detonated. The mine utilizes two pairs of folding scissor-type legs to hold it in position.

Manufacturing Country
South Africa

General Information
Rectangular
350 mm in Length
150 mm in Width
180 mm in Height
19 kg total weight
Metal case
Explosive type - TNT/RDX
Main explosive weight - 9 kg