No 7 Mk1 Dingbat mine

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The No 7 Mk 1 Dingbat mine is a U.K. anti-personnel blast mine. The mine has a steel body, with a flexible pressure pad on the top surface. Under the pressure pad is a belleville spring with a central striker. The fuze is slid into the side of the mine, a firing pin prevents the fuze being fully inserted until it is removed. The mine was intended to be scatter, and a number of systems were tested to scatter the mine — however none were accepted into service, and was hand laid instead.

The mine came with a small fabric cover to help hide the mine.

[edit] Specifications

  • Diameter: 57 mm
  • Height: 32 mm
  • Weight: 113 g
  • Explosive content: 56.7 g of Tetryl
  • Operating pressure: 11 kg to 15 kg

[edit] References

  • Brassey's Essential Guide To Anti-Personnel Landmines, Eddie Banks
  • Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2006-2006
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