Type 93 mine

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A Type 93 mine at the Imperial War Museum in London.
A Type 93 mine at the Imperial War Museum in London.
A cross section of the mine.
A cross section of the mine.

The Type 93 mine was a circular Japanese landmine used during the Second World War. It entered service in 1933. It used a simple fuze with a variable activation pressure, achieved through the use of different thickness sheer wires. The main charge could be supplemented with additional explosives buried under the mine.

[edit] Specifications

  • Diameter: 6.75 inches
  • Height: 1.75 inches approx
  • Weight: 3 lbs
  • Explosive content: 2 lbs
  • Operating pressure: 7 to 250 lbs (3 to 110 kg)

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