MKT Mod 72 mine
The MKT Mod 72 is an Albanian circular, metal-cased anti-tank blast mine, a copy of the Russian TM-46. Two versions of the mine are produced, the PX designated version of the mine is fitted with a secondary fuze well in the base of the mine that accepts an MUV type anti-lifting device. The mine uses a mechanical pressure fuze similar to the Russian MV-5.
MKT Mod 72 mine
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- anti-tank mine
- Region
- Albania
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The MKT Mod 72 is an Albanian circular, metal-cased anti-tank blast mine, a copy of the Russian TM-46. Two versions of the mine are produced, the PX designated version of the mine is fitted with a secondary fuze well in the base of the mine that accepts an MUV type anti-lifting device. The mine uses a mechanical pressure fuze similar to the Russian MV-5.
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The mine is found in small numbers in Kosovo.
• Diameter: 305 mm (approx) • Height: 110 mm (approx) • Weight: 8.5 kg (approx) • Explosive content: 5.5 kg of TNT
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The canonical record carries the following identifying particulars. Institutional cataloguing adds that mKT Mod 72 mine is associated with Albania. Classified as an anti-tank mine.
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