Russian Sapper spade small infantry steel shovel ЛПМ 6Э5 "Ratnik" with case

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Russian Sapper spade small infantry steel shovel ЛПМ 6Э5 "Ratnik" with case
Small infantry shovel
ЛПМ 6Э5 "Ratnik"
(colloquial name: "sapper shovel")
It differs from the usual MSL-50 in the sharp shape of the bayonet, increased metal thickness and higher manufacturing quality.
The shovel is designed for self-digging a single trench (cell) under enemy fire, is an engineering weapon of a soldier (soldier, sergeant), can also be used for camouflage, overcoming artificial obstacles on the battlefield, as cold weapons are used in hand-to-hand combat. A small infantry shovel is usually used lying down, kneeling, or sitting, depending on the situation.
Soldiers trained in the techniques of using a small infantry shovel, dig (dig a trench for shooting lying down) lying down for 8-12 minutes, while those who do not know how to work a small infantry shovel, spend up to 20-30 minutes.
Both lower sides of the MPL steel tray are sharpened. The sharpening angle of the steel tray is set manually. The average productivity of work on the soil is 0.1-0.5 m3 / hour. The handle of the infantry shovel is made of solid wood and is not painted.
An MPL with a handle can be used as a self-defense weapon in hand-to-hand combat, as well as as a throwing weapon.
The MPL can also be used as a lever, paddle, axe, frying pan, ruler (the length of the shovel is standard and is equal to 50 cm).