The diversion mines MDM-6 are new generation high technology underwater mines designed to destroy vessels with hulls made of ferromagnetic or non-ferromagnetic materials. The mine can penetrate steel plates with a thickness of up to 30 mm. Its operational depth is up to 50 m.
The hemi-spherical shape of the mine ensures a very low hydrodynamic resistance and stable fixation to the vessel’s hull through a system of magnets /or adaptor plate for nonmagnetic vessels/.
The fuse of the mine is controlled by a microprocessor system. The fuse contains a watersoluble transportation safety mechanism and an electronic safety timing device.
The fuse has a light sensor which detonates the mine in case of sharp illumination from enemy divers.
The fuse has an anti-removal mechanism which ensures detonation in case of an attempt to detach the mine from the vessel’s hull.
The testing and programming of the fuse are carried out by means of a programming device. It can be chosen between underwater(option) or on land programing device.
Optionally, special attachment set and an underwater screwdriver with rechargeable battery is available for fixing the mine to non-ferromagnetic surfaces.
The mine is available in two versions: combat and training (inert, with a DRAGAN hydroacoustic system).
| Technical characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Operational depth, m | up to 50 |
| Safety time, minutes | minimum 20 |
| Maximum duration of armed state, hours | 72 |
| Minimum duration of armed state, minutes | 20 |
| Programming steps of the armed state, minutes | 1 |
| Anti-removal device | 1 |
| Light sensor | No |
| Overall dimensions (diameter/height), mm | 430/l15 |
| Charge weight, kg TNT equivalent | 4.5 |
| Operating temperature in air, °C | from -20 to +50 |
| Operating temperature in water, °C | from -2 to +40 |
| Shelf life at storehouse temperature between -20°C and +60°C, years | 2 |
| Shelf life at storehouse temperature between +15°C and +25 °C, years | 10 |
