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1519-107

Description

A bamboo frame is used as an aiming device and as a pattern template for digging the firing trench. The propelling charge consists of a cylindrical-shaped solid of TNT. The explosive is wrapped in this cardboard and has 2 wires for igniting. Mine is ignited by a generator or battery.

Functioning

No information about functioning.

See Also

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Source(s)

TM 5-280, Foreign Mine Warfare Equipment (chg 1, 1971)