Original Soviet Russian Cold War Inert Rare KZU-2 Magnetic Linear Shaped Demolition Charge - Dated 1986
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very scarce original Soviet Cold War KZU-2 (КЗУ-2) inert linear shaped demolition charge designed for use against metal, reinforced-concrete, and other structural targets. The KZU-2 could be rapidly positioned on steel targets using removable magnets, while integral rings allowed the charge to be secured with tape or similar material when used against non-magnetic surfaces. This example has been rendered completely inert and is intended solely as a historical display and study piece.
On the sides are two strips with grooves for fastening magnets and two rings for tying the charge with tape on a non-steel target. The HE Shaped-Charge (SC) has a semi-cylindrical cumulative cavity with a steel lining. Magnets provide fast charge mounting on the target, with each magnet placed in a spring-loaded clip.
This example retains great stenciled markings on the side, KZU-2 INERT, and on the top, K3Y-2 (3)-20-76. The smaller side is marked:
YK3Y-2
((46)) 1-86
This likely denotes a date of January 1986. The mine measures 6 x 4 x 3¼”. The spring clip on the top holds in the detonator tube.
The KZU-2 is a particularly interesting example of specialized Soviet Cold War combat-engineer equipment. Its compact linear shaped-charge construction, provision for magnetic attachment, surviving spring clip, and clearly visible 1986-era markings distinguish it from more conventional demolition blocks and land mines. In its present inert configuration, this example provides a useful study piece illustrating the specialized demolition equipment developed for Soviet engineer and sabotage applications during the later Cold War.
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Totally inert, cannot be converted to an explosive device, not available for export. This item is completely legal within the USA. International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and Local laws. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America.
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