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M18-2

Mine  
Iran, Islamic Republic of

The M18-2 is an Iranian anti-personnel (AP) directional fragmentation (DF) mine, which resembles a larger version of the US M18A1 'Claymore'. The M18-2 mine is primarily used in ambushes and as an anti-infiltration device against enemy infantry. The M18-2 may also be referred to as the 'M18-A2', or 'M18 A2'. The M18-2 has a rectangular profile ABS plastic casing, which has a slightly convex front surface and a flat rear. A simple central...

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