Mine (weapon)
A mine is an explosive weapon , the explosive charge by a detonator for the explosion is brought. Mines are laid individually or as a mine barrier in the field ( land mines ) or in the water against ships and submarines ( sea mines ); Sticky mines are attached to ships or land vehicles.
A mine is a special booby trap . They are usually triggered by touch pressure, but sometimes also by trip wires, electronic sensors or remote ignition.
The mine search and mine clearance is carried out by appropriately trained personnel with special technology.
See also
- Landmine #History of the origin of the term
- List of explosive weapons
- Air mine
- Anti-personnel mine
- Mine Warfare
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Entry Mine in the Duden
- ↑ Search for mines and ordnance (I) on bundesheer.at