APP M-57 North Korean Anti-Personnel Mine
APP M-57
Anti-Personnel Mine
Other
Basic Information
Name
APP M-57 North Korean Anti-Personnel Mine
Designation
APP M-57
Alternate Designation
APP M-57
Equipment Type
Anti-Personnel Mine
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1972
Description
The APP M-57 North Korean Anti-Personnel Mine is a high-explosive (HE), plastic-bodied, anti-personnel (AP), blast landmine that has a minimal metal content.
System
Alternate Designation
APP M-57
Type
Anti-Personnel Mine
Manufacturer
INA
Design
The landmine has a rectangular body with a lid that is hinged longitudinally with the surface of the landmine having a raised cross-hatched pattern.
The bottom portion of the landmine houses the main charge and the fuze assembly.
Fuze Assembly
The fuze assembly rests on a slotted cross-member near the end opposite of the hinge.
Fuze
The fuze is similar to the Russian MUV with detonator assembly and is laid into the base of the landmine body so that the striker runs through the slot in the cross member. The winged-striker retaining pin rests on the wall of the cross member with a plunger resting on the fuze of the body, which is molded into the lid of the landmine.
Charge
The main charge is a 250g RDX/TNT demolition block that is held in place with internal retaining tabs.
Dimensions
Diameter
INA
Height
INA
Weight
INA
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
North Korea
Category
Landmines
Land > Infantry Weapons > Landmines
Filter Label
A
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
North Korea
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