Claymore

"The M18A1 Claymore is a new type of anti-personnel directional mine developed in the US after the Korean War."

- Sigint

The M18A1 Claymore Antipersonnel Mine is a new type of anti-personnel directional mine given to Naked Snake during the Virtuous Mission and Operation Snake Eater.

Overview
The M18A1 Claymore was developed in the U.S. after the Korean War. The curved casing is packed with a pound and a half of powerful explosives. The side facing the enemy is lined with 700 steel ball bearings, so when the mine explodes, the ball bearings simultaneously burst out of the casing. The mine is triggered by an electric detonator. When the mine is planted, it reacts to anything that comes close and automatically explodes.

When Snake plants one, he can pick it up again by crawling on top of it. He also pick up Claymores planted by guards. Snake can also detect Claymores by using the mine detector. The max amount of Claymore Snake can carry is 16.

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