KB-1 contact plummet mine
Country of Origin: Russia
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description
This was a spherical, moored, contact plummet-type mine. A plummet-type mine has a metal guard that automatically detaches itself after laying. This allows the mine to be laid in ice-covered waters.
This was an updated version of the M-08 and similar to the air-dropped M-31 mine.
status
No longer in service.
The KB-1 was introduced into service with the Soviet Union in the early 1930s.
characteristics
WEIGHTS Warhead 510 lb (230 kg) PERFORMANCE Maximum depth 525 ft...
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