MON-90
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The MON-90 is a claymore
shaped, plastic bodied, directional type of anti-personnel mine
designed and manufactured in Russia
. It is designed to wound or kill by fragmentation. The mine is similar in appearance to the MON-50
, but is approximately twice the size with a much greater depth.
(PVV-5A) to propel approximately 2000 steel rod fragments to a lethal range of 90 meters in a 54' arc (60 m wide spread at 90 m range).
The MON-90 is usually command actuated using a PN manual inductor and an EDP-R electric detonator (ZT non-electric detonator also available). It can also be actuated by a variety of booby trap
(BT) switches including:
The MON-90 is usually mounted above ground level on the surface or up in a tree to give the greatest dispersion of fragments. It is waterproof and will function effectively from temperatures of +50' to -50'C. Due to its large size the MON-90 is effective against unarmored vehicles and it may have applications as an anti-helicopter mine.
It can be located visually or with metal detectors under most field conditions. Depending on its actuation method the MON 90 may be resistant to blast overpressure from explosive breaching systems like the Giant Viper and M58 MICLIC
.
device.
On detonation the mine will normally propel lethal fragmentation to a range of 90 meters. The actual hazard range for these types of mines can be as high as 300 metres based on US Army tests of the M18A1 Claymore
(this is directly in front of the mine, fragmentation range and density drop off to 125 meters to the sides and rear of these mines).
M18A1 Claymore Antipersonnel Mine
The M18A1 Claymore is a directional anti-personnel mine used by the U.S. military. It was named after the large Scottish sword by its inventor, Norman A. MacLeod...
shaped, plastic bodied, directional type of anti-personnel mine
Anti-personnel mine
Anti-personnel mines are a form of land mine designed for use against humans, as opposed to anti-tank mines, which are designed for use against vehicles...
designed and manufactured in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
. It is designed to wound or kill by fragmentation. The mine is similar in appearance to the MON-50
MON-50
The MON-50 is a claymore shaped , plastic bodied, directional type of anti-personnel mine designed and manufactured by Russia. It is designed to wound or kill by explosive fragmentation...
, but is approximately twice the size with a much greater depth.
Design
The MON-90 has an attachment point on the bottom for connecting a special clamp which can be attached to wood, metal etc. but it has no scissor type legs. It has a sight centered on the top which is flanked by two detonator cavities. The mine contains 6.2 kg of RDXRDX
RDX, an initialism for Research Department Explosive, is an explosive nitroamine widely used in military and industrial applications. It was developed as an explosive which was more powerful than TNT, and it saw wide use in WWII. RDX is also known as cyclonite, hexogen , and T4...
(PVV-5A) to propel approximately 2000 steel rod fragments to a lethal range of 90 meters in a 54' arc (60 m wide spread at 90 m range).
The MON-90 is usually command actuated using a PN manual inductor and an EDP-R electric detonator (ZT non-electric detonator also available). It can also be actuated by a variety of booby trap
Booby trap
A booby trap is a device designed to harm or surprise a person, unknowingly triggered by the presence or actions of the victim. As the word trap implies, they often have some form of bait designed to lure the victim towards it. However, in other cases the device is placed on busy roads or is...
(BT) switches including:
- MUV series pull
- MVE-72 electric breakwire
- VP13 seismic controller.
The MON-90 is usually mounted above ground level on the surface or up in a tree to give the greatest dispersion of fragments. It is waterproof and will function effectively from temperatures of +50' to -50'C. Due to its large size the MON-90 is effective against unarmored vehicles and it may have applications as an anti-helicopter mine.
It can be located visually or with metal detectors under most field conditions. Depending on its actuation method the MON 90 may be resistant to blast overpressure from explosive breaching systems like the Giant Viper and M58 MICLIC
M58 MICLIC
The M58 Mine Clearing Line Charge is a rocket projected explosive line charge which provides a "close-in" breaching capability for maneuver forces of the United States Army and Marine Corps. It is effective against conventionally fuzed land mines and, when detonated, it provides a lane 8 meters by...
.
Specifications
- Country of Origin: RussiaRussiaRussia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
- Mine Action:
- Material: Plastic Casing
- Shape: Claymore
- Colour: Green, Olive
- Total Weight: 12.1 kg
- Explosive Content: 6.2 kg RDXRDXRDX, an initialism for Research Department Explosive, is an explosive nitroamine widely used in military and industrial applications. It was developed as an explosive which was more powerful than TNT, and it saw wide use in WWII. RDX is also known as cyclonite, hexogen , and T4...
(PVV-5A) explosive - Operating Pressure (kg):
- Length: 345 mm
- Width: 153 mm
- Height: 202 mm
- Fuze #1: Command detonated using PN manual inductor attached by demolition cable to a EDP-R electric detonator
- Fuze #2:
- MUV Series Mechanical Pull
- MVE-72 Electric Breakwire (battery powered)
- VP13 Seismic Controller (battery powered)
Disarming (demining) hazards
The MON-90 is known to be used with the VP13 seismic controller which prevents close approach for any clearance operations. If the mine is encountered with any type of electrical wires running from it, secure both ends of the wire before approaching the mine, because it could be linked to another mine or other booby trapBooby trap
A booby trap is a device designed to harm or surprise a person, unknowingly triggered by the presence or actions of the victim. As the word trap implies, they often have some form of bait designed to lure the victim towards it. However, in other cases the device is placed on busy roads or is...
device.
On detonation the mine will normally propel lethal fragmentation to a range of 90 meters. The actual hazard range for these types of mines can be as high as 300 metres based on US Army tests of the M18A1 Claymore
M18A1 Claymore Antipersonnel Mine
The M18A1 Claymore is a directional anti-personnel mine used by the U.S. military. It was named after the large Scottish sword by its inventor, Norman A. MacLeod...
(this is directly in front of the mine, fragmentation range and density drop off to 125 meters to the sides and rear of these mines).
See also
- MON-50MON-50The MON-50 is a claymore shaped , plastic bodied, directional type of anti-personnel mine designed and manufactured by Russia. It is designed to wound or kill by explosive fragmentation...
, similar but smaller claymore shaped AP mine. - M18 ClaymoreM18A1 Claymore Antipersonnel MineThe M18A1 Claymore is a directional anti-personnel mine used by the U.S. military. It was named after the large Scottish sword by its inventor, Norman A. MacLeod...