Mk 7 mine

The Mk 7 mine is a circular U.K. anti-tank blast mine. It can be laid either by hand or from a mechanical mine layer. The mine is conventional in design, with a central fuze well, below which is a booster charge, both surrounded by the main charge. The mine can be fitted with a variety of fuzes, including a tilt rod fuze, which gives it a full width attack capability. A mechanical anti-handling device was also produced for the mine, although this is reported to have never been used. The mine is currently being phased out of service with the British army. The mine is found in Afghanistan, Angola, Cyprus, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Lebanon, Libya, Namibia, Oman, Somalia, and Zambia.

The two most modern variants of the mine, the Mk 7/4 (standard) and the Mk 7/7 (waterproof), were taken out of service by March 2003 [1], and the work on disposal of stockpiles had begun.

Specifications

• Diameter: 325 mm
• Height: 130 mm
• Weight: 13.6 kg
• Explosive content: 8.89 kg of TNT
• Operating pressure: 150 to 275 kg

Variants

• Mk 7/4 (Standard)
• Mk 7/7 (Water proof)

References

• Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2005-2006