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Colombian acid-initiated mine
The Colombian acid-initiated mine, its provisional designation FAPM-1, is an improvised anti-personnel blast (APB) mine that uses an acid-based fuze. The mine has used a variety of different sized bottles, with 0.5 litre and 1 litre being the most common. As such the mine's explosive effect and hence lethality varies considerably. Casing The mine uses a plastic water bottle as the container. Different sizes have been used, but most seem...
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