Russian Mine RMYaM, Description of Case, Anchor and Components

Abstract

This report presents a description and analysis of one assembled Russian type RMYaM Mine which was recovered in Wonsan Harbor, Korea in March of 1952 and later shipped to the Naval Ordnance Laboratory for evaluation and field trials. Studies of this ordnance indicate that the mine case and anchor are small, compact, well constructed and of elementary principle of operation. The mine is essentially a moored, contact device which is laid by surface craft. It uses Herz type chemical horns for detonation and a convential Russian type hydrostat for safety before planting and for delayed arming. A plummet depth setting device is used to preset mine depths. The mine carries a payload of 44 lbs. of TNT and is evidently intended for use against small craft.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 28, 1952
Accession Number
AD0896043

Entities

People

  • G. M. Davidson

Organizations

  • Naval Ordnance Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Classification
  • Detonations
  • Detonators
  • Diameters
  • Electrolytes
  • Hydrostats
  • Lepidoptera
  • Munitions
  • Naval Operations
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Planting
  • Release
  • Release Mechanisms
  • Terminals

Readers

  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Theoretical Analysis.