Type 72 metallic anti-tank mine
The Type 72 is a Chinese metal-cased circular anti-tank blast mine, it is similar to the Russian TM-46 mine, a plastic cased version of the mine is also produced, the Type 72 non-metallic anti-tank mine. The mine has a central plastic cased blast resistant fuze.
Type 72 metallic anti-tank mine
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The Type 72 is a Chinese metal-cased circular anti-tank blast mine, it is similar to the Russian TM-46 mine, a plastic cased version of the mine is also produced, the Type 72 non-metallic anti-tank mine. The mine has a central plastic cased blast resistant fuze.
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Weight: 8 kg Explosive content: 5 kg of TNT (explosive)/RDX Diameter: 279 mm Height: 93 mm Operating pressure: 300 to 370 kg
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