VS-1.6 Italian Anti-Vehicle Mine
VS-1.6
Anti-Vehicle Mine
Other
Basic Information
Name
VS-1.6 Italian Anti-Vehicle Mine
Designation
VS-1.6
Alternate Designation
VS-1.6
Equipment Type
Anti-Vehicle Mine
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1988
Description
The VS-1.6 Italian Anti-Vehicle Mine is a high-explosive (HE), scatterable, minimum-metal, anti-vehicle (AV), blast landmine which uses a fuze with an unusually high degree of shock and blast resistance with a direct copy also manufactured in Singapore.
Variants
Note
The VS-1.6 has two models, the VS-1.6 and the VS-1.6 Mod1, indicated by the addition of two circular bands around the circumference of the landmine.
System
Alternate Designation
VS-1.6
Type
Anti-Vehicle Mine
Manufacturer
INA
Pressure Plate
There is no mechanical link between the pressure plate and the mechanism, but the bulkhead has a very small bleed-hole in it, below which is a diaphragm that bears on the mechanical fuze assembly.
The mechanism is similar to that used in the Italian SB-81 and consists of a spring-loaded striker with lugs retained against the ramps of a rotating collar.
Note
The well in the base of the landmine accepts a reinforced stab-sensitive M41 detonator assembly and is sealed with a blue plastic plug during transit.
Dimensions
Diameter
INA
Height
INA
Weight
INA
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
Italy
Category
Landmines
Land > Infantry Weapons > Landmines
Filter Label
V
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (3)
Italy
Myanmar
Singapore
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