UMKZ Russian Limpet Mine
UMKZ
Limpet Mine
Basic Information
Name
UMKZ Russian Limpet Mine
Designation
UMKZ
Alternate Designation
UMKZ
Equipment Type
Limpet Mine
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1948
Description
The UMKZ Russian Limpet Mine is a high-explosive (HE) time delay limpet mine intended for demolition and sabotage that can be used on land or sea.
System
Alternate Designation
UMKZ
Type
Limpet Mine
Manufacturer
INA
Design
This is a magnetic limpet mine that contains a delayed-armed, mechanical anti-lift device and has a secondary fuze well that makes provision for the use of an additional delay action fuze.
Yoke
The yoke consists of two strips connected by a leaf spring that presses the U-EN against the main charge case from above.
Note #1
Four side springs (hooks), fixed on the slats, serve to set the charge on non-steel objects.
Installation of the charge on steel elements is made with the help of magnets.
Note #2
Eight charges are completed with five detonating remote control devices.
Dimensions
Length
INA
Width
INA
Height
INA
Weight
INA
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Other Types of Landmines
Land > Infantry Weapons > Other Types of Landmines
Filter Label
U
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
Russia
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