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WEIGHT: 1.58g
LENGTH: 8" (216mm)
WIDTH: 1.3" (35mm)
HEIGHT: 3" (83mm)
The Claymore mine has long been a favorite of Special Forces. Developed after the Korean War, the M18A1 Claymore is nothing more than a small charge of C4 explosive packed behind 700 steel balls. When the C-4 is ignited the balls are shot out in a forward 60º pattern that grows to six feet; anything closer than 170 feet (in case of jungle or trees, your mileage may vary) is killed or badly wounded. The claymore is ideal for ambushes when survivors for questioning are not needed or preferred.
A soldier can either place the claymore against a solid object (such as a tree) or stand it up on four legs that allow it to be somewhat anchored into the ground. The claymore comes equipped with a 100' section of cable to connect the mine to a M57 triggering device (better known as the "hell box"). After placing the charge, the wire is strung back to the defence or ambush position. In many cases, LRRP's and SEALs in the Vietnam War would place two claymores next to each other to create an even larger fan of shrapnel. The Claymore is moderately water proof and is designed to function underwater for at least two hours. |
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