T-AB-1 AP mine
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The T-AB-1 or MAP NM T-AB-1 (Mina Anti-Perssoal Nāo-Magnética) is a small cylindrical Brazilian minimum metal anti-personnel mine. The mine is normally olive green in color. The mine uses the AC Min NM AE T-AB-1 pressure fuze. It is fully waterproof, and shock resistant.
The mine was used as the initiator for the T-AB-1 AT mine, however it is no longer in production and all operational stocks have been destroyed. The mine is found in Ecuador.
A grey practice version of the mine is also produced.
[edit] Specifications
- Diameter: 60 mm
- Height: 61 mm
- Weight: 125 g
- Explosive content: 62 g of Pentolite
- Operating pressure: 18 kg
[edit] References
- Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2005-2006
- Brassey's Essential Guide to Anti-Personnel Landmines, Eddie Banks
- T-AB-1 AP mine at ORDATA
