Ababil Iranian Anti-Personnel Mine
Ababil
Anti-Personnel Mine
Other
Basic Information
Name
Ababil Iranian Anti-Personnel Mine
Designation
Ababil
Alternate Designation
Ababil
Equipment Type
Anti-Personnel Mine
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1987
Description
The Ababil Iranian Anti-Personnel Mine is a high-explosive (HE), cylindrical, bounding, anti-personnel (AP), landmine which is designed to wound or kill by its fragmentation.
System
Alternate Designation
Ababil
Type
Anti-Personnel Mine
Manufacturer
INA
Operation
On initiation of the landmine, it is claimed the main body is propelled 60 meters into the air.
Pressure
Direct pressure of 7kg on the prongs or 3kg via a tripwire will initiate the landmine fuze.
Fragmentation
Fragmentation is in the form of 5-millimetre metal balls that on detonation cover an area of around 50 metres in diameter.
Parachute
It then descends with the aid of a parachute and detonates at around 15 to 25 meters above the ground.
Dimensions
Diameter
INA
Height
INA
Weight
INA
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
Iran
Category
Landmines
Land > Infantry Weapons > Landmines
Filter Label
A
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
Iran
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