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.

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  • 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)

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