Remote Mining Projectiles

These projectiles are used for remote mining with anti-tank mines, placing them directly in front of enemy armored vehicles to deny or delay access to a designated area for a specified period. The mines are designed to self-destruct after 4, 24, or 48 hours following deployment. The “L” (Long) designation indicates that self-destruction will occur after 48 hours (nominal), while the “S” (Short) designation indicates that self-destruction will occur after 4 hours (nominal).

The anti-tank mine is of the shaped charge type, designed to disable the crews of tanks and other vehicles. The fuze is sensitive to the vehicle’s magnetic field and initiates an explosion when the threshold level of magnetic field strength is reached. Damage is caused by molten armor fragments resulting from the penetration of the vehicle’s underside by the shaped charge jet, as well as by shrapnel from the explosion of onboard ammunition (according to the U.S. Army Field Manual FM 20-32). The mine is classified as a K-Kill type, meaning it is intended to destroy both the tank and its crew.

• Number of Mines: 9 pcs
• Self-Destruction Delay:
  • M718: 48 hours
  • M741: 4 hours
• Arming Time: 45 seconds to 2 minutes
• Safe Distance to Friendly Troops: 235 meters
• Overall Length: 861 mm
• Weight: 47 kg without fuze
• Fuzes: Remote action, e.g., M577
• Maximum Range: 17.6 km
• Minimum Range: 4 km

The projectiles are described in the “Kropyva” system. The safe distance to friendly troops is 235 meters.

Planned density for a 1000 m² area (32×32 m):

• Low: 1 mine
• Medium: 2 mines
• Maximum: 4 mines

With the correct dispersal height, the mines will be placed approximately 200 meters apart (optional).

Scattered mines are highly effective even if exposed on the surface, as they are relatively small and naturally colored. Between 5 and 15 percent of scattered mines will stop at the edge of the dispersal zone. The use of anti-tank mines in snow may be less effective due to interference with the deployment of sensitive wires.

The projectile was designed to be used with the M577 fuze. They can also be used with other electronic time fuzes and mechanical time-impact fuzes.

Mines are designed to self-destruct between 4 and 48 hours after deployment. The “L” (Long) designation means self-destruction will occur after 48 hours (nominal), while the “S” (Short) designation means self-destruction will occur after 4 hours (nominal).

   These projectiles are used for remote mining with anti-personnel mines.

The ADAM (Area Denial Artillery Munition) system projectiles are:

• M692, equipped with 36 M72 mines, and
• M731, equipped with 36 M67 mines.

The M72 mines self-destruct after 48 hours (M692), while the M67 mines self-destruct after 4 hours (M731) following deployment.

The maximum firing range for these projectiles is 17 km. The purpose of ADAM mines is to deny specific areas, even behind enemy lines, to enemy movement for a relatively short period. After this time, the mines self-destruct.

The mines are dispersed at an altitude of approximately 600 meters above the target area. Since ADAM mines lack a mechanism to slow their descent (such as a parachute), they are prohibited from being deployed over hard surfaces like asphalt or concrete, as the impact could damage the mines.

• Type — Fragmentation
• Weight with fuze: 45.6 kg
• Length without fuze: 889 mm
• Number of Submunitions:
  • M67: 36 pcs (M731)
  • M72: 36 pcs (M692)

Planned Density for Mining 1000 m² Area (32×32 m)

• Standard Mining:

  • Minimum: 12 mines
  • Normal: 12 mines
  • Maximum: 24 mines

• Reinforced Mining:

  • Minimum: 24 mines
  • Normal: 48 mines
  • Maximum: 96 mines

• Temperature Range: -31.6°C to +52°C

The projectiles are designed for use with the M577 fuze. They can also be used with other electronic time fuzes and mechanical time-impact fuzes.

The scattered mines are highly effective even if left exposed on the ground surface, as they are relatively small and naturally colored. Between 5 and 15 percent of scattered mines will settle on the edge of the dispersal zone.

Range Table with Different Charges (M109 Gun):

• M3A1 Charge 1: 3,640 m
• M3A1 Charge 2: 4,570 m
• M3A1 Charge 3: 5,590 m
• M3A1 Charge 4: 7,080 m
• M3A1 Charge 5: 9,050 m
• M4A2 Charge 3: 6,490 m
• M4A2 Charge 4: 7,720 m
• M4A2 Charge 5: 9,420 m
• M4A2 Charge 6: 11,730 m
• M4A2 Charge 7: 14,320 m
• M119/M119A1: 17,740 m

The ballistic characteristics are very similar to those of the M718 and M741 projectiles described in the “Kropyva” system.

The optimal ejection charge activation height is 250-350 meters. Four yellow weight marks in the “Kropyva” system indicate “normal.”

The projectiles do not activate on impact and should not be dispersed over hard surfaces like asphalt or concrete.