PMA-2 AP MINE (Historical Prop)

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The PMA-2 is a Yugoslavian blast antipersonnel mine often referred to as the 'Pašteta' due to its resemblance to a meat-pâté tin. The mine's dark green plastic construction features a distinctive plunger with six petals radiating from it. Overview The PMA-2 is armed by removing a pin which blocks the downward travel of the six-pronged plunger. After removal, sufficient pressure on the plunger forces it downwards into the main fuse body igniting a friction-sensitive pyrotechnic composition. The burning pyrotechnic flashes through to the detonator firing a small RDX booster pellet initiating the main TNT explosive charge. Generally, PMA-2 mines are buried with only the star-shaped plunger visible above ground. However, this mine can be difficult to spot particularly in heavy undergrowth or leaf litter. Note: The PMA-2 can also be placed in other ways to hinder detection and de-mining. For example, sometimes PMA-2 mines are placed upside down with only a centimeter of the base showing above ground level. Alternatively, they may be buried diagonal to the ground surface with the star-shaped plunger facing a de-miner's clearance probe. A minefield containing PMA-2 mines may have them placed in some or all of these different ways. This mine is resistant to traditional explosive countermeasures which use sudden blast over pressure to detonate mines. Additionally, the PMA-2 is a minimum metal mine containing only a tiny amount of aluminum in the fuze. Although the blast wound from a PMA-2 mine is unlikely to be fatal it usually destroys the victim's foot leading to some form of permanent disability regarding their gait. Examples of the PMA-2 have been found in Albania Angola Bosnia Cambodia Croatia Kosovo Zimbabwe and Namibia. Specifications Weight: 135 grams Explosive weight: 95 grams TNT Fuze: UPMAH-2 Diameter: 68 mm Height: 61 mm Operating pressure: 7 kilograms (approx) Follow my daily dose of cool designs and KooKoo uploads enjoy!