YM-1 Iranian Anti-Personnel Mine
YM-1
Anti-Personnel Mine
Other
Basic Information
Name
YM-1 Iranian Anti-Personnel Mine
Designation
YM-1
Alternate Designation
YM-1
Equipment Type
Anti-Personnel Mine
Manufacturer
Manufactured in Iran and usually green, black or sand colored the landmine is known to have been used in Afghanistan and Iran.
Date of Introduction
1992
Description
The YM-1 Iranian Anti-Personnel Mine is a high-explosive (HE), plastic, waterproof, highly resilient, scatterable, anti-personnel (AP), blast landmine incorporating an over-pressure mechanism preventing initiation in the event of sudden shock or impact.
System
Alternate Designation
YM-1
Type
Anti-Personnel Mine
Manufacturer
Manufactured in Iran and usually green, black or sand colored the landmine is known to have been used in Afghanistan and Iran.
Design
The landmine is a direct copy from the Italian TS-50 and VS-50 pressure-actuated blast, anti-personnel (AP) landmines.
The landmine is externally identical to the VS-50.
Dispenser
The landmine may be hand-emplaced or scattered by a ground vehicle or helicopter-carried dispenser.
Fuze
The landmine uses a mechanical fuze incorporating a spring-loaded striker. A pneumatic system is used to release the striker, preventing actuation if the fuze is subjected to short-duration shock.
This reduces the effectiveness of landmine countermeasures such as fuel-air explosives (FAE) and explosive line charges.
Dimensions
Diameter
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Height
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Weight
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Details
Country of Origin
Iran
Category
Landmines
Land > Infantry Weapons > Landmines
Filter Label
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Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
Iran
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