TM-57 mine

The TM-57 mine is a large, circular Soviet metal-cased blast anti-tank mine. It can either be triggered by a pressure or a tilt-rod fuze. A development of the TM-46 mine, but with more explosive.[1] It is found in Africa (including Angola[2] and Ethiopia[3]), the Middle East, and South East Asia.

Description

The TM-57 has a larger main charge and improved fuzing compared to the earlier TM-46. It is circular with a metal case and a central fuze well. A secondary pull-action fuze MUV-2 (Rus. МУВ-2) or VPF (Rus. ВПФ) pull and tilt fuze can be fitted on the side of the mine, which serves as an anti-handling device. The tilt rod fuze gives the mine improved resistance to blast; it is activated when it is forced to a deflection of 25 to 30 degrees. A training version of the mine that produces smoke is designated the TM-60.

Specifications

  • Diameter: 300 millimetres (12 in)[4]
  • Height: 100 millimetres (3.9 in)[4]
  • Operating pressure: 200–700 kilograms (440–1,540 lb)[4]
  • Weight: 9.5 kilograms (21 lb)[4]
  • Explosive content: 7 kilograms (15 lb) of TNT[4]
  • Fuse:
    • MVZ-57 pressure.
    • MVSh-57 tilt with MD019 detonator.

See also

References

  1. ^ Infantry. U.S. Army Infantry School. 1991. p. 36.
  2. ^ Vines, Alex (1997). Still Killing: Landmines in Southern Africa. Human Rights Watch. p. 50. ISBN 978-1-56432-206-7.
  3. ^ Mines, International Campaign to Ban Land (1999). Landmine Monitor Report 1999: Toward a Mine-free World. Human Rights Watch. p. 147. ISBN 978-1-56432-231-9.
  4. ^ a b c d e United States Department of the Army (1979). Engineer Combat Operations. [Department of Defense], Department of the Army, Headquarters. p. C-28.
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