PRB-111 mine
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The PRB-111 is a square Belgian minimum metal anti-tank blast mine. The consists of a block of explosive which may or may not be coated in asphalt. A central cavity on the top surface is covered by a plastic pressure plate, underneath which is a small well for a pressure fuze. The fuze used with the mine is the M5 pressure fuze, as used in the PRB M35 anti-personnel mine. A secondary fuze well is provided in the center of the base of the mine for fitting anti-handling devices.
[edit] Specifications
- Length: 229 mm
- Width: 229 mm
- Height: 104 mm
- Weight: 10.5 kg (estimated)
- Explosive content: 10 kg of TNT
- Operating pressure: 150 kg (approx)
[edit] References
- Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2005-2006
- PRB-111 mine at ORDATA