TM-41 mine

The TM-41 was a circular metal cased Soviet anti-tank landmine used during the Second World War. The mines case consistsed of a short cylinder with the entire top surface being used as a pressure plate. The mine has a carrying handle on the side of the mine. It was normally painted olive drab and was broadly similar to the larger, later, TM-44 mine.

The mine could be water-proofed with washers and laid underwater, where it can remain operational for two months.

Pressure on the pressure plate resulted in lock balls being force out of position, releasing a striker, which triggers a detonator, then a booster and then the mines main charge.

The mine was used with anti-handling devices.

A Chinese copy of the mine was also produced. [http://ordatamines.maic.jmu.edu/displaydata.aspx?OrDataId=4693]

pecifications

* Diameter: 254 mm
* Height: 140 mm
* Weight: 5.4 kg
* Explosive content: 3.9 kg of Amatol or TNT
* Activation pressure: 160 kg

References

* TM 5-223,"Foreign Mine Warfare Equipment"
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