CS 42/2 mine

A diagram of the mine showing the four fuzes and storage recesses.

The CS 42/2 is an Italian wooden cased anti-tank mine used during the Second World War. The mine uses four PMC 43 buttons, which can be substituted for Model 42/2 fuzes to make it function as an Anti-personnel mine.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 340 x 289 x 160 millimeters
• Operating pressure: 220 lbs
• Explosive content: 11 lbs of TNT

References

• Landmine and Countermine Warfare, Italy 1943-1944