| DATA: |
| Diameter or width: 12 inches. |
| Depth: 3 3/4 inches. |
| Total weight: 14 pounds. |
| Explosive: Cheddite white tolite boosters. |
| Explosive weight: 7 pounds. |
| Color: Tan. |
| Material: Aluminum alloy. |
| Pull or pressure required: 130 pounds on sides. 390 pounds in center. |
| Fuzing: D.Z. 35; T.Mi.Z.
42. |
|
DESCRIPTION. The
lower portion of the mine is a flattened cylindrical case which con-tains
the explosive. The explosive is covered by a flat aluminum disc. Three
igniter wells, located 120° apart the positioned in the explosive. Three
D.Z. 35 igniters with No. 8 de-tonators are screwed into these wells. An
aluminum lid is placed over this assembly to act as a pressure plate. (See
fig. 237.) |
|
OPERATION. 1.
Pressure of 130 pounds on sides to 390 pounds in center depresses co-ver
and sets off one or more of three pressure fuzes, either German D.Z. 35 or
T.Mi.Z. 42. |
| 2. Fuzes explode detonators, boosters, main charge. |
|
Figure 237 – Aluminum Antitank or Antipersonnel
Mine |
