Modèle 1951 (mine)

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The Mle 1951 (Model 1951) was a French bounding anti-personnel mine copied from German S-mine 44 after the end of the Second World War. A later variant was designated the Mle 1955 (Model 1955).

Like the S-Mine when triggered the mine is launched by a small propelling charge, a trip wire is trailed behind the mine. When the tripwire pulls taught it triggers the mines main charge, scattering shrapnel to a maximum range of 50 yards.

[edit] Specifications

• Diameter: 3.9 inches
• Height: 6.3 inches
• Weight: 9.9 lbs
• Explosive content: 0.9 lbs of Picric acid

[edit] References

• TM 5-223 Foreign Mine Warfare Equipment