MON-50

History of the MON-50

The MON-50 is used as an infantry-grade anti-personnel mine (AP) by the Russian Army and many other global operators. Its form and function are reminiscent of the American M18 "Claymore" AP mine, both of which were developed during the Cold War (1947-1991).

Under the Soviet Union's flag, the MON-50 was exported in large numbers to supported countries and allied nations, and is still used on the battlefield to this day.

The MON-50 has a plastic body and is usually grey, olive green or green in appearance. The scissor-shaped "feet" is attached to the bottom of the mine, allowing it to stand on its own or be pushed into loose terrain (sand, dirt).

Special mandrels can also be used to drive lead to stronger surfaces, such as wood. The weapon weighs only two kilograms and has a total length of 226 mm, a width of 35 mm and a height of 155 mm.

Specification

Foundation

Year of Operation

1965

Origins

Soviet Union

Categories

Anti-personnel (AP) fragmentation mines

Manufacturer

State Armory - USSR

Operator

Afghanistan; Albania; Armenia; Azerbaijan; Bangladesh; Belarus; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Bulgaria; Cambodia; China; Egypt; Estonia; Finland; Georgia; Hungary; Indonesia; Iran; Iraq; Kyrgyzstan; Laos; Latvia; Libya; Malaysia; Myanmar; Moldova; Mongolia; North Korea; Pakistan; Poland; Romania; Russia; former Soviet Union; Tajikistan; Thailand; Turkmenistan; Ukraine; Uzbekistan; Vietnam; Yugoslavia [ /p]

Roles

Special weapons for specific characters on the battlefield.

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Length

226mm

8.90 inches

Barrel length

226mm

8.90 inches

Cured weight

4. 41 lbs

2.00 kg

Attractions

Not applicable.

Action

direction; one-time

Cartridges and Paper Feeds

Caliber*

Not applicable.

Circle/Feed

one-time

VARIANTS

MON-50 - Name of Basic Series