M5 mine
Encyclopedia
The M5 is a U.S.
minimum metal plastic cased anti-tank blast mine
. The mine uses either a glass or porcelain internal case with a protective outer case. The mine uses a chemical fuse rather than a mechanical one. It contains either 5.4 lb (2.4 kg) of TNT or 5.7 lb (2.6 kg) of tetrytol
(a mixture of tetryl
and TNT). It was used during the Second World War.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
minimum metal plastic cased anti-tank blast mine
Anti-tank mine
An anti-tank mine, , is a type of land mine designed to damage or destroy vehicles including tanks and armored fighting vehicles....
. The mine uses either a glass or porcelain internal case with a protective outer case. The mine uses a chemical fuse rather than a mechanical one. It contains either 5.4 lb (2.4 kg) of TNT or 5.7 lb (2.6 kg) of tetrytol
Tetrytol
Tetrytol is a high explosive, comprising a mixture of Tetryl and TNT. Typically, the proportion of ingredients is approximately 70% tetryl and 30% TNT...
(a mixture of tetryl
Tetryl
2,4,6-Trinitrophenylmethylnitramine commonly referred to as tetryl is a sensitive explosive compound used to make detonators and explosive booster charges....
and TNT). It was used during the Second World War.
Specifications
- Weight: 15 lb (6.8 kg) or 15.3 lb (6.9 kg)
- Explosive content: 5.4 lb (2.4 kg) of TNT or 5.7 lb (2.6 kg) of tetrytol
- Diameter: 10 inches (250 mm)
- Height: 5 inches (125 mm)