M1935 mine
The M1935 (Mle 1935) is a French heavy anti-tank mine. It consists of a large heavy steel base plate with a hinged thin steel lid. Inside the lid it has a rectangular steel container, which holds the explosive charge. The mines are laid at a minimum interval of six feet.
| M1935 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Anti-tank mine |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| Wars | World War II |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 12 kilograms (27 lb) |
| Length | 409.6 millimetres (16.125 in) |
| Width | 250 millimetres (10 in) |
| Height | 121 millimetres (4.75 in) |
| Filling weight | 3.25 lb (1 kg) |
Detonation mechanism | Pressure fuse of 360 kilograms (800 lb) |
A diagram of a M1935 heavy anti-tank mine, note the thick base plate and relatively small main charge.
A pressure of eight hundred pounds crushes the lid onto the pressure fuse, triggering the mines main charge. The mine uses either the M1935 or M1936 pressure fuse.
References
- Landmine and Countermine Warfare, North Africa, 1940-1943
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