GERMAN UNDERWATERS ORDNANCE MINES |
Chapter 9 - SPECIAL PURPOSE MINES |
THE KM MINES |
The KMA Mine. The KMA was a concrete-base, ground, contact mine with a tripod attachment which was fitted with either a chemical horn and snag line or a chemical horn with extender and sang line. It was a surface-laid anti-invasion type for use in maximum depth of water of 30 feet. It was designed in November 1943 and completed in one month's time. |
Description |
Height |
Base 20 in.; Over-all 88 in. |
Length |
47 in. |
Width |
47 in. |
Shape |
Rectangular, recessed concrete block, fitted with steel tripod on top |
Weight of charge |
165 lb. of cast hexanite |
Total weight of |
2,200 lb. |
Safety distance |
120 ft. |
Maximum effective |
Up to 30 ft. |
Figure 117 – KMA Mine – Elevation View |
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Figure 118 – KMA Mine |
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