The Min AP NM AE T1 (Mina Anti-Pessoal Não-Magnética Auto Explosiva modelo T1) is a small Brazilian minimum metal

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. The mine has a plastic case in the form of a truncated cone. with a small protruding

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and pressure plate. The small size of the pressure plate gives the mine some blast resistance. The main charge is in the form of a small inverted cone which generates a

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effect when detonated. The mines is armed by removal of a small safety pin, after which pressure on the small pressure plate compresses a small spring, which releases two small safety

detent A detent is a mechanical or magnetic means to resist or arrest the movement of a mechanical device. Such a device can be anything ranging from a simple metal pin to a machine. The term is also used for the method involved. Magnetic detents are ...

s, releasing the striker to be forced into a percussion cap, triggering the booster charge and then the main charge. The mine was produced until 1989 by Quimica Tupan Ltda in

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, and was in service with the country's armed forces. All operational stocks of the mine have been destroyed.

Specifications

* Diameter: 85 mm * Height: 95 mm * Weight: 0.42 kg * Explosive content: 0.15 kg of

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with a Nitropenta booster charge. * Operating pressure: 17 kg

References

* ''Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2005-2006'' * ''Brassey's Essential Guide To Anti-Personnel Landmines'', Eddie Banks Anti-personnel mines Land mines of Brazil {{Landmine-stub