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[[Image:M2A4 mine M6A1 fuze.jpg|thumb|right|Cross-sectional view of a United States [[M2 mine|M2A4 bounding mine]] showing the [[fuze]] mechanism]] |
[[Image:M2A4 mine M6A1 fuze.jpg|thumb|right|Cross-sectional view of a United States [[M2 mine|M2A4 bounding mine]] showing the [[fuze]] mechanism]] |
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A '''bounding mine''' is an [[anti-personnel mine]] designed to be used in open areas. When it is tripped, a small propelling charge launches the body of the mine 3 |
A '''bounding mine''' is an [[anti-personnel mine]] designed to be used in open areas. When it is tripped, a small propelling charge launches the body of the mine {{convert|3|to|4|ft|cm|abbr=off}} into the air, where the main charge detonates and sprays [[Fragmentation (weaponry)|fragmentation]] at roughly waist height.<ref>{{Cite web |title=PPMi-Sr-11 Anti-Personnel Bounding Mine |url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30021996 |access-date=2024-02-03 |website=Imperial War Museums |language=en}}</ref> |
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The original [[World War II]] German [[S-mine]] has been widely influential. Other countries that have employed bounding mines in war include the [[United States]], [[United Kingdom]], the [[Soviet Union]], [[Vietnam]] and countries of former [[Yugoslav wars|Yugoslavia]]. China and Italy have also produced them. Some American mines designed for this purpose used a standard 60 |
The original [[World War II]] German [[S-mine]] has been widely influential. Other countries that have employed bounding mines in war include the [[United States]], [[United Kingdom]], the [[Soviet Union]], [[Vietnam]] and countries of former [[Yugoslav wars|Yugoslavia]]. China and Italy have also produced them. Some American mines designed for this purpose used a standard 60 mm [[High explosive|HE]] mortar round with an improvised time delay [[Fuze|fuse]] which is activated by the propelling charge. |
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Bounding mines are more expensive than typical [[anti-personnel]] blast mines, and they do not lend themselves to scatterable designs. Because they are designed to be buried, they are appropriate for command-detonated ambushes, but [[tripwire]] operation is common as well. By design, bounding mines contain a large amount of steel, which makes them comparatively easy to detect with metal detectors. However, it is often the case that [[minimum metal mine]]s are also planted in the same minefield, which complicates the [[demining]] process. |
Bounding mines are more expensive than typical [[anti-personnel]] blast mines, and they do not lend themselves to scatterable designs. Because they are designed to be buried, they are appropriate for command-detonated ambushes, but [[tripwire]] operation is common as well. By design, bounding mines contain a large amount of steel, which makes them comparatively easy to detect with metal detectors. However, it is often the case that [[minimum metal mine]]s are also planted in the same minefield, which complicates the [[demining]] process. |
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== Examples == |
== Examples == |
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* [[S-mine]], Germany, nicknamed the ''Bouncing Betty'' by most Allied troops and nicknamed the "Jumping Jack" by Australian and New Zealand soldiers. |
* [[S-mine]], Germany, nicknamed the ''Bouncing Betty'' by most Allied troops, “Frog” by Soviet troops and nicknamed the "Jumping Jack" by Australian and New Zealand soldiers. |
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* [[M16 mine|M16 APM]], United States, based on captured S-mine plans. It launches 4 |
* [[M16 mine|M16 APM]], United States, based on captured S-mine plans. It launches {{convert|4|ft|m|abbr=off|sp=us}} into the air and [[detonate]]s, spraying high-speed metal fragments in all directions. |
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* [[A.P. Mine E.P. No. 4]], UK and Commonwealth |
* [[A.P. Mine E.P. No. 4]], UK and Commonwealth |
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* [[OZM]], Russian family of mines (OZM-3, OZM-4 and OZM-72). |
* [[OZM]], Russian family of mines (OZM-3, OZM-4 and OZM-72). |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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*[[Land mine]] |
*[[Land mine]] |
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== References == |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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A bounding mine is an anti-personnel mine designed to be used in open areas. When it is tripped, a small propelling charge launches the body of the mine 3 to 4 feet (91 to 122 centimetres) into the air, where the main charge detonates and sprays fragmentation at roughly waist height.[1]
The original World War II German S-mine has been widely influential. Other countries that have employed bounding mines in war include the United States, United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, Vietnam and countries of former Yugoslavia. China and Italy have also produced them. Some American mines designed for this purpose used a standard 60 mm HE mortar round with an improvised time delay fuse which is activated by the propelling charge.
Bounding mines are more expensive than typical anti-personnel blast mines, and they do not lend themselves to scatterable designs. Because they are designed to be buried, they are appropriate for command-detonated ambushes, but tripwire operation is common as well. By design, bounding mines contain a large amount of steel, which makes them comparatively easy to detect with metal detectors. However, it is often the case that minimum metal mines are also planted in the same minefield, which complicates the demining process.
Examples
[edit]- S-mine, Germany, nicknamed the Bouncing Betty by most Allied troops, “Frog” by Soviet troops and nicknamed the "Jumping Jack" by Australian and New Zealand soldiers.
- M16 APM, United States, based on captured S-mine plans. It launches 4 feet (1.2 meters) into the air and detonates, spraying high-speed metal fragments in all directions.
- A.P. Mine E.P. No. 4, UK and Commonwealth
- OZM, Russian family of mines (OZM-3, OZM-4 and OZM-72).
- PROM-1, Yugoslavia.
- Valmara 59, Italy.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "PPMi-Sr-11 Anti-Personnel Bounding Mine". Imperial War Museums. Retrieved 2024-02-03.