VS-SATM1 mine

The VS-SATM1 is an Italian scatterable anti-tank landmine. The mine can be scattered by a GRILLO-128 man-portable single tube launcher system or a VS-MDH helicopter based system. The mine has six pop out fins which slow it's descent and improve the dispersion characteristics.

The mine uses an electronic fuze with a ten minute arming delay and a programmable life of between one hour and one year in one hour increments after which time it can either self destruct or self neutralize. The fuze is an electronic full width device that probably uses magnetic and seismic sensor. Additionally the mine can function underwater. The fuze has an integral anti-handling device.

The mines warhead is a shaped charge optimized to produce maximum spalling behind armour — it can make a 45 millimeter diameter hole in a 100 millimeter thick armour plate.

pecifications

* Diameter: 128 mm
* Height: 105 mm
* Weight: 2.5 kg
* Explosive content: 0.8 kg

References

* "Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2005-2006"
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