CS 42/3 mine

A diagram of a CS 42-3 landmine.

The CS 42/3 is an Italian wooden cased anti-tank mine used during the Second World War. Like the earlier CS 42/2 mine it uses four PMC 43 fuzes. It is a minimum metal mine, containing no metal.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 284 x 236 x 144 millimeters
• Operating pressure: 220 lbs
• Explosive content: 11 lbs of TNT

References

• Landmine and Countermine Warfare, North Africa 1940-1943