A./T. Mine E.P. Mk VI (Obsolescent)

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Material

Fuzing

Pressure required

Description: The Mine E.P. Mk VI consists of following components: loaded mine body, fuze mechanism, and mine cover. The mine cover is fastened to the body by three pins which engage slots provided in three retaining straps attched to the mine body.

The mine body is mushroom-shaped and contains a central well for the insertion of the fuze. The mine is similar to the Mine E.P. Mk V, except that the fuze pocket is smal-ler to accommodate the Fuze No. 3 Mk I, and the Mine Mk VI is slightly heavier.

A./T. Contact Mine Fuze No. 3 Mk I operates on the shear-wire principle, and consists merely of a spring-loaded striker retained by a shear pin. Below the striker is located a percussion cap and detonator inserted in two C.E. booster pellets. All components – stri-ker mechanism, percussion cap, detonator, and booster – are contained in the fuze body.

Pressure on the mine cover forces the striker through the shear wire, and the striker spring the forces the striker into the percussion cap, firing the mine.

Use: This mine is used as a defense against armored cars, tanks, and other vehicles. The mine will break the tracks of light or medium tanks and disable other vehicles.

Assembly and Arming: Remove the mine cover and place the mine in position in the ground. Inspect the fuze to make certain that the shear pin is in position. Then insert the fuze and remove the safety pin. Replace the mine cover.

Neutralization: To neutralize this mine, remove the mine cover and insert a safety pin in the safety-pin hole in the striker. Remove the fuze from the fuze well. Lift the mine from the ground and replace the mine cover.

Remarks: If the mine is to be re-used, inspect the fuze to make certain that the shear pin is in position and has not been cut or partially cut.