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Maham 6 Iranian Sea Mine

Maham 6

Sea Mine
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Basic Information
Name
Maham 6 Iranian Sea Mine
Designation
Maham 6
Alternate Designation
Maham 6
Equipment Type
Sea Mine
Manufacturer
Date of Introduction
1992
Description

The Maham 6 Iranian Sea Mine is a high-explosive (HE), Hydrostatic pressure sensor, depth charge, anti-submarine weapon (ASW) sea mine laid by surface ships equipped with a projector or a release track.

System
Alternate Designation Maham 6
Type Sea Mine
Manufacturer INA
Design The design of its nose and tail gives it a tear-drop shape which provides a lower resistance to water. This weapon is composed of a safety and arming device, explosive train, battery and electronic board, electronic hydrostatic sensor, explosive charge and body.
Depth As soon as launching the sea mine into the water, it sinks and is armed at a depth of 15m.
Activation The system is activated by reaching a pre-set depth where it then detonates.
Charge If the main charge doe not explode the sea mine will, after a specified time, explode. All adjusted operations are completed by selectors installed on the sea mine.
Dimensions
Diameter INA
Height INA
Weight INA
Details
Country of Origin Iran
Category Sea Mines
Naval > Sea Mines
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
Iran
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