- PMZ-40 mine
The PMZ-40 was a circular metal-cased Soviet multi-purpose
landmine used during theSecond World War . It was similar in design to the earlier FinnishPanssarimiina m/36 which was used during theWinter War . The mine had a serrated lower edge that allowed it to be deployed on sheet ice. The pressure plate was held over the fuse by four sheer bolts, rotating the pressure plate allows it to rest directly on the fuse, making it sensitive enough to be used as ananti-personnel mine .The mine proved to be too dangerous to use, and was replaced by the TM-41 anti-tank mine.
pecifications
* Diameter: 280 mm
* Weight: 9 kg
* Explosive content: 3.6 kg ofAmonal References
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