Description
This antipersonnel mine, which looks much like a shoe polish can, has a waxed cardboard case. It contains a small charge of TNT and an integral pressure fuze. It is similar to the British “ointment box" and the more complicated United States Model M14. The Soviets also had a metallic model, which was the earlier of the two designs.
These mines are frequently scattered in front of antitank minefields or laid along trails, paths, and roadside ditches.
Functioning
Pressure on the lid depresses the lever, which releases the spring-driven striker against the percussion cap.
Hazardous Components
Main charge - TNT, 1.8 oz (50 grams)
Physical Data
Diameter - 2.7 in (69 mm)
Height - 1.5 in (38 mm)
See Also
Source(s)
TM 5-280, Foreign Mine Warfare Equipment (chg 1, 1971)
