Description
The chemical mine was made in two sizes of a commercial pattern cylindrical can that was essentially constructed of sheet metal. A second type of chemical mine, which weighed 13.61 kilograms (30 pounds) and contained 11.34 kilograms (25 pounds) of mustard gas. The mines were designed for electric or pyrotechnic fuze detonation. The cylindrical drum type was 28.58 centimeters (11.25 inches) in diameter by 49.53 centimeters (19.5 inches) high, containing 22.68 kilograms (50 pounds) of mustard with match head ignition (6- or 7-minute delay) or a fixed electrical, powder burster.
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Source(s)
Old Chemical Weapons Reference Guide (1998)
