TM-44 mine

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The TM-44 was a circular metal cased Soviet anti-tank landmine used during the Second World War. The mine's case consistsed of a short cylinder with the entire top surface being used as a pressure plate. The mine was normally painted olive drab and was broadly similar to the earlier, smaller, TM-41 mine.

Pressure on the pressure plate resulted in lock balls being force out of position, releasing a striker, which triggers a detonator, then a booster and then the mines main charge.

The mine was used with anti-handling devices.

It is found in Yemen.

[edit] Specifications

  • Diameter: 254 mm
  • Height: 140 mm
  • Weight: 7.7 kg
  • Explosive content: 5.4 kg of Amatol

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