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PDM-1M
Underwater Mine

Description
The PDM-1M mine is one of a series of shallow-water mines employed by the former Soviet ground forces against a river crossing or amphibious threat. All of these munitions have blast effects and are initiated by contact with the watercraft. The PDM-1M rests untethed on the bottom of the water feature and, with the aid of its weighted ballast plate, remains stationary in currents up to 1.5 m/s. When laid in groups, PDM-1M mines must maintain a minimum spatial separation of 6 meters to counter sympathetic detonation tendencies. This mine can be deployed using a variety of vehicles-helicopters, amphibious vehicles, rafts, and bridges- as well as manually. When vehicles are used, special chutes and stowage equipment are needed. The primary differences between the PDM-1 and the PDM-1m are that the PDM-1M has no booster and the tilt rod is telescopic.

Manufacturing Country
Former Soviet Union

General Information
Metal case
OD Green