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AMG-1 contact mine
Country of Origin: Russia
description
This was a large, air-dropped, moored, contact mine. It could be deployed through ice.
status
Developed prior to World War II, circa 1939. The design was modified from a 1912 Russian mine.
Current service status unavailable. If this mine still exists in the inventories of any nation, it is likely in limited and dwindling numbers. Formerly listed in service in Bulgaria, Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Syria, Ukraine and Vietnam.
characteristics
WEIGHTS Warhead 575 lb (260...
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