Tellermine 35

For use on beaches and underwater the mine could be deployed inside a specially designed earthenware or concrete pot, which acted as a waterproof jacket for the mine. A later variant of the mine, the T.Mi.35 (S) was produced with a ribbed case and a fuze cover. The ribbed case stopped sand from blowing off the top of the mine when it was used in a desert or sandy environment. Pressure of 400 lb on the center of the mine or 200 lb on its edge deforms the pressure plate compressing a spring, and breaking a shear pin which holds back the spring-loaded striker. Once the striker is released it flips downwards into a percussion cap which fires the adjacent detonator followed by the booster charge and then the main explosive filling of TNT. Most were painted field gray. From 1943, they were painted dark yellow. Finland used Tellermine 35s under the designation PANSSARIMIINA m/41.

• Name — Tellermine 35 • Type — anti-tank mine • Is Explosive — yes • Service — 1935–1945 • Used By — Germany, • Wars — World War II • Weight — 9.1 kg • Height — 76 mm • Diameter — 31.8 cm • Filling — TNT • Filling Weight — 5.5 kg • Detonation — Pressure - weight of 200 to