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Volcano mine system

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The M-136 Volcano mine system is a US automated, scattered mine delivery system designed to lay a field of up to 960 mines (160 canisters) at an average density of 0.9 mines per meter front. The system is designed to be mounted on and powered by the following vehicles.

Dispenser vehicles

  • 5 ton cargo/dump truck such as the M939 Truck
  • M977 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT)
  • UH-60 Blackhawk

    • These mines have three self-destruct settings varying from 4 Hours, 12 Hours, 48 Hours or 15 days.

    Types of mines contained by the canister:

  • M-87 Canister : 1 AP (anti-personnel)mine and 5 AT (anti-tank) mines per canister
  • M-87A1 Canister: 6 AT (anti-tank) mines

    • References

    Volcano mine system Wikipedia
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