| A.T mine E.P Mark V | |
|---|---|
| Type | Anti-tank mine |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Service history | |
| Used by | United Kingdom |
| Wars | World War II |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 12.5 lb (5.7 kg) |
| Height | 4 in (100 mm) |
| Diameter | 8 in (200 mm) |
| Filling | TNT or Baratol |
| Filling weight | 8.25 lb (3.74 kg) |
The A.T. Mine E.P. Mark V is a World War II British anti-tank mine, an improved version of previous A.T. Mine E.P.-type mines such as the A.T. Mine E.P. Mark II. [1] [2] [3]
The mine is four inches (100 mm) in height and seven inches (180 mm) in diameter. [1] The mine cover, shaped like a mushroom, is attached to the mine with three pins that fit into retaining straps. [2] Similar to the A.T. Mine E.P. Mark II, when pressure is placed on the mine a plunger is sent straight down through a shear wire and crushes an ampule cartridge. [2] This causes a chemical reaction which activates the detonator. [2] The mine differs from previous models in that, instead of the detonator activating the mine itself, it triggers a booster charge which then triggers the mine. [2] To arm the mine, one must take off the cover and then place the fuse in it. [2] One then puts an ampule into the detonator and seals it, then inserts the detonator into the fuse, then seals the detonator [2] grease fuse, and then inserts the mine's central fuse well, then puts the cover back in, and it is armed. [2] To disable the mine, take off the cover with no downward pressure and then take out the fuse. [2]
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