Tellermine 42

The Tellermine 42 (T.Mi.42) was a German metal cased anti-tank blast mine used during the Second World War. The mine was a development of the Tellermine 35 with improved resistance to blast. It was followed by the simplified Tellermine 43.

The mine consists of a circular pressed steel main body with a large central pressure plate. The pressure plate is smaller than the earlier Tellermine 35, which increases the mines resistance to blast. Two secondary fuze wells are provided for anti-handling devices, one in the side, and one on the bottom of the mine. The mine has a carrying handle.

pecifications

* Height: 102 mm
* Diameter: 324 mm
* Weight: 9.l kg
* Explosive content: 5.5 kg of TNT
* Trigger weight: 100 to 180 kg

References

* Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2005-2006
* TM-E 30-451, "Handbook of German Military Forces"