The MI AC PR are a series of French
minimum metal blast resistant mine
A Blast resistant mine is a landmine (intended for anti-tank or anti-personnel purposes) with a fuze which is designed to be insensitive to the shock wave from a nearby explosion. This feature makes it difficult or impossible to clear such mines ...
anti-tank blast mines. The mines can be laid by hand or automatically from the ''Matenin'' mine laying system at a rate of 500 per hour. The mines use a clockwork arming delay, which can also self neutralize the mine after a set period. They have a secondary fuze well in the base that allows anti-handling devices to be fitted.
The mine is still in production and is in service with the French army, as well as a number of others.
Specifications
* Length: 282 mm
* Width 188 mm
* Height: 104 mm
* Weight: 5.67 kg
* Explosive content: 3.94 kg of
TNT
Variants
* MI AC PR F1
* MI AC PR F2
* MI AC PR H - fitted with a carrying handle.
References
* ''Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2005-2006''
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Anti-tank mines
Land mines of France
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