Mk 7 (United Kingdom Mine, Antitank, Mark 7 (Mk 7)) - anti - tracked mine pressure action. Developed in the UK, adopted in 1951 .
| Mk 7 | |
|---|---|
| Type of | anti-tank anti-tracked |
| Developed by |  Great Britain |
| In service | UK , since 1951 |
| Body material | steel |
| total weight | 13.61 kg |
| The size | β32.5 Γ 12.95 cm |
| Explosive | 7.67 kg ( TNT ) |
| Fuse | No.5 Mk 4, Π΄Π°ΡΡΠΈΠΊ7 cm target sensor, 272 kg force |
| Temperature Range | β30 - +50 Β° C |
| Self-liquidation | not |
| Self-neutralization | not |
| Recoverability | well no |
| Neutralizability | well no |
Description
It is a flat rounded metal box, the explosive charge is placed inside, and the main fuse is placed on top. In the mine there is a nest for the installation of the fuse of anti-handling. The explosion occurs when a caterpillar of a tank or a vehicle wheel hits a top cover of a mine. The time of combat work mines 2 - 10 years.
Variants and modifications
There are seven modifications of mines.
Links
- M. Croll. The history of landmines. Leo Soper. 1998