TM-62M Anti-Tank Mine

 

 

TM-62M Technical Data (1),(2)

Designation (3):

противотанковая мина, TM-62M
(Anti-tank mine, TM-62M)

Manufacturer:

Soviet State Arsenals

Year Adopted:

1960

Operational Status (2014):

 

Russia - In Use

Other Countries - Uncertain

Syria

Physical Dimensions:
     Height:
     Diameter:

 
128 mm (5.04 inches)
320 mm (12.6 inches)

Weight:
     Total:
     Explosive Charge:

 

 
8.5 kilograms (18.74 pounds)
7.5 kilograms TNT* (16.53)

(*or TNT/RDX/Aluminum and Amitol)

Fuse Type:

 


 

MVZ-62
VM-62z
MVN-62
MVCh-62

MVN-80

Sensitivity:

150-550 kg (330-1213 pounds)

Self Destruct: None

Appearance:

The mine is normally painted olive green with markings stenciled in black.

Detection:

Visual, Probe, Dogs, Mine Detectors

  

 

TM-62M Anti-Tank Mine
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History and Development of the
TM-62M Anti-Tank Mine

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Sources Cited

(1) King, Colin. Jane's Mines and Mine Clearence 1999-2000, London: Jane's Information Group, 1999. Print.

(2) FM-100-2-3 The Soviet Army: Troops, Organization, and Equipment, Washington D.C.: Department of the Army, 1991. Print.

(3) TM-30-546, Glossary of Soviet Military and Related Abbreviations, Washington D.C.: Department of the Army, 1957. Print.