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| GERMAN UNDERWATERS ORDNANCE MINES |
| Chapter 13 - MISCELLANEOUS MINES |
| KK MINE |
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The KK (Kleine Kugel) mine was one of a series of captured enemy, locally improvised, mines. They fall under the general heading of Improvisieren Minen (improvised). The KK originally was a British mine captured at Dunkirk. In this way huge stores of captured enemy mines were improved, modified, and utilized for local defenses. |
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General. This is a moored or ground, contact, chemical-horn mine, laid by surface craft. |
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It is a defensive mine for use in shallow water. It may also be used as an anti-vehicu-lar land mine on beaches or as a demolition charge. When used as a land mine, it is bur-ied in the sand. |
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Description of Case |
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Shape |
Elliptical |
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Material |
Steel |
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Diameter |
15 in. |
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Charge |
25 lb. approx. |
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Total weight in air |
65 lb. approx. |
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Description of External Fittings |
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Horn |
One, on top center of case, secured by keep ring |
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Base plate |
In center of lower hemisphere |
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Pockets |
Four, staggered around upper hemisphere; three blank, fourth contains "A-E" switch. |
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Lifting eyes |
Two, 180° apart on upper hemisphere |
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Figure 306 – KK Mine |
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Figure 307 – KK Mine |
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Figure 308 – KK Mine – Cross Section |
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Figure 309 – KK Mine Afloat |
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