ML-7

The appearance of the ML-7 mine (as well as the next model, ML-8) was caused by the fact that for use as an anti-personnel mine for anti-personnel mines of the PMN, PMN-2 family (the main high-explosive pressure anti-personnel mines), the "surprise" mine in service " MS-3 was not suitable - the required load on the MS-3 unloading sensor must exceed 5 kg, and the mass of the mentioned mines of the PMN family does not exceed 550 g. Therefore, in 1983, the ML-7 mine was developed and put into service in 1984, the required load on the unloading target sensor was only 300 g. When used as an anti-personnel mine anti-personnel mine device, the ML-7 mine is installed under the bottom of a push-action anti-personnel mine such as PMN, PMN-2, PMD-6m, or similar, and when attempting to remove the anti-personnel mine from the installation site, the ML-7 mine explodes, damaging the enemy sapper. In this case, detonation or destruction of the anti-personnel mine occurs. When used as a booby trap, the ML-7 is installed on the ground so that it is not visible (for example, in an open hole), and an object is placed on it that will certainly arouse the enemy's interest and encourage him to pick up or use it (weapons, objects everyday life, etc.). In this case, personnel are damaged due to the force of the explosion (high explosive impact). The ML-7 mine is non-removable and non-neutralized; the mine does not have a self-destruction system.

The mine consists of a body (1), an explosive charge (2), and two additional detonators (3). The body of the mine is rectangular and is made of plastic and serves to house a fuse, a target unloading sensor (spring-loaded cover), two additional detonators, and an explosive charge. The explosive charge consists of two plastic boxes filled with explosives of the PVV-5 type. These boxes are attached to the sides of the body with spring latches and can be removed from the mine if necessary. Additional detonators are placed in housings on both sides of the fuse and are 5-gram tetryl blocks. mass each and serve to transfer detonation from the fuse to the explosive charge. The fuse is a safety type of unloading action and consists of the following main systems - a safety system, a long-range cocking mechanism, a safety-detonating device, and an actuator. The safety system is designed to ensure safe handling of the mine in the transport position and transfer of the fuse to the firing position. The long-range cocking mechanism ensures that the fuse is brought into the firing position after 45 seconds. - 20 minutes. after the safety pin of the safety system is removed. The safety-detonating device ensures that the mine cannot explode in the transport position and, at the same time, the reliable transfer of detonation from the fuse through additional detonators to the explosive charge in the firing position. The actuator ensures that the fuse is triggered when the load is removed from the mine.

All models are designed ONLY for educational needs.

Model was created by the photos and video materials that are currently available on the Internet.