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From: pkh@cbnewsi.att.com (Kenneth Novak)
Newsgroups: sci.military
Subject: Re: Runway Munitions (WAS Re: Lots of ...)
Summary: Runway bombs
Message-ID: <1991Jan27.104030.26260@cbnews.att.com>
Date: 27 Jan 91 10:40:30 GMT
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From: pkh@cbnewsi.att.com (Kenneth Novak)
> The mines are scattered about to meant to make it more hazardous for
> repair crews.  Some recent media reports indicated the mines may be
> on a time delay. 
> 
Some are also motion detonated.  On impact they activate.  When the
bomblet comes to rest the detonator arms.  Move it ever-so-slightly
and you're in for a BIG surprise.