Description
This device resembles the World War II German “S” mine. It has a metal case that acts as a mortar and a canister that contains the main charge, the integral fuze, and steel shrapnel. The mine has a delay mechanism to detonate the main charge, even if the propelling charge fuze or the canister fuze does not function. The lid contains a main, a central, and a self destruction fuze well plug.
This mine is used in minefields and for defense and nuisance purposes.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
See Also
Landmine, APERS, S-Mine 44
Source(s)
TM 5-280, Foreign Mine Warfare Equipment (chg 1, 1971)
