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PMR-2 rising mine

Country of Origin: Russia

The PMR-2 is a third-generation rising mine. It uses fast-homing underwater rockets instead of torpedoes to attack targets.

The PMR-2 is equipped with acoustic detection and classification systems. It can determine the targets course and depth and optimize an intercept trajectory before launching its rocket.

The PMR-2 entered Russian service in 1975. The Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapon Systems (2006) reported that it was still in service.

In 2001, the Dvigatel company...

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