Panssarimiina m/44
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The Panssarimiina m/44 is a Finnish anti-tank blast mine.{{Cite web |title=FINNISH ARMY 1918 - 1945: LANDMINES PART 3 |url=https://www.jaegerplatoon.net/landmines3.htm |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=www.jaegerplatoon.net}} It entered service in 1944 and was used during the Second World War and Continuation War. The mine used a wooden case, consisting of an upper box containing the main charge and a downward facing fuze, this was placed into a sturdy wooden tray, larger than the box. Enough pressure on the upper box resulted in the upper box collapsing into the lower tray and triggering the detonator.
Specifications
- Height: 0.115 m
- Length: 0.31 m
- Weight: 8.5 kg
- Explosive content: 5 kg of TNT
- Operating pressure: 350 kg
References
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External links
- [http://www.jaegerplatoon.net/landmines3.htm Finnish anti-tank mines at Jaegerplatoon.net]
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Category:Finnish anti-tank mines
Category:World War II military equipment of Finland
Category:Weapons and ammunition introduced in 1944
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