Description
The TM-39 antitank mine is very similar to the TM-38 but much longer and narrower. The mine is 23 1/2 inches long, 5 1/2 inches wide, and 4 inches high. Instead of a pivoted fuze-well cover, as in the TM-38, a sliding door provides access to the fuze well of the TM-39. The mine weighs a total of 11.4 pounds, including 7.1 pounds of explosive. A pressure of over 600 pounds is necessary to set off the mine. The interior view of this mine is the same as shown for the TMD-40 except that the TM-39 has only one fuze. The employment, functioning, arming, and neutralizing are the same as for the TM-38.
This mine is employed in minefields and roads for antitank and anti transport purposes.
Functioning
Pressure on the steel pressure lid forces the pressure bolt down on the fuze actuating lever, pulling out the retaining pin. This forces the spring-driven striker to fire the percussion cap and detonate the mine.
Hazardous Components
Filler - 7.1 lb (3.23 kg)
Physical Data
Length - 23.5 in. (597 mm)
Width - 5.5 in. (140 mm)
Height - 4 in. (102 mm)
See Also
Source(s)
TM 5-280, Foreign Mine Warfare Equipment (1963)
TM 5-223A, Soviet Mine Warfare Equipment (1951)
