TMB and TMSB series mines
The TMB-1,TMB-2, and TMSB were a round Soviet minimum metal anti-tank mines used during the Second World War. Both mines were similar in design, differing only in size, with the TMB-2 being the larger. The mines bodies were constructed from asphalt impregnated cardboard with internal wooden slats for strengthening.
TMB and TMSB series mines
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- anti-tank mine
- Region
- Soviet Union
- Related practice
- cardboard · rock asphalt · wood · glass
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The TMB-1,TMB-2, and TMSB were a round Soviet minimum metal anti-tank mines used during the Second World War. Both mines were similar in design, differing only in size, with the TMB-2 being the larger. The mines bodies were constructed from asphalt impregnated cardboard with internal wooden slats for strengthening.
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A central glass pressure plug sat over an MV-5 pressure fuse. Downward force of about 26 pounds (115 newtons) causes the case to give way, triggering the mine. The mine was normally employed in minefields mixed with metal-cased anti-tank mines. The mines were also easy to fit with anti-handling devices.
• || TMB-1 || TMB-2 || TMSB • Diameter — 10+5/8 in — 10+3/4 in — 11+2/8 in • Height — 5+1/4 in — 6 in — 6+5/8 in • Weight — 14.5 lb — 15.4 lb — 17.6 lb • Explosive content — | 11 lb of Amatol with a 50 gram booster charge. — 11 lb of Amatol with a 75 gram booster charge — 13 lb
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