A.T. Mine E.P. Mark V
| A.T mine E.P Mark V | |
|---|---|
| Type | Anti-tank mine |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Service history | |
| Used by | United Kingdom |
| Wars | World War II |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 12.5 lb (5.7 kg) |
| Height | 4 in (100 mm) |
| Diameter | 8 in (200 mm) |
| Filling | TNT or Baratol |
| Filling weight | 8.25 lb (3.74 kg) |
The A.T. Mine E.P. Mark V is a World War II British anti-tank mine, an improved version of previous A.T. Mine E.P.-type mines such as the A.T. Mine E.P. Mark II.[1][2][3]
Design
[edit]The mine is four inches (100mm) in height and seven inches (200mm) in diameter.[1] The mine cover, shaped like a mushroom, is attached to the mine with three pins that fit into retaining straps.[2] Similar to the A.T. Mine E.P. Mark II, when pressure is placed on the mine a plunger is sent straight down through a shear wire and crushes an ampule cartridge.[2] This causes a chemical reaction which activates the detonator.[2] The mine differs from previous models in that, instead of the detonator activating the mine itself, it triggers a booster charge which then triggers the mine.[2] To arm the mine, one must take off the cover and then place the fuse in it.[2] One then puts an ampule into the detonator and seals it, then inserts the detonator into the fuse, then seals the detonator[2] grease fuse, and then inserts the mine's central fuse well, then puts the cover back in, and it is armed.[2] To disable the mine, take off the cover with no downward pressure and then take out the fuse.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Boyd, David (1 January 2009). "British Mines of the Second World War". British Equipment of the Second World War. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "A/Tk Mine EP Mk5". www.lexpev.nl. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
- ^ Poulin, Olivier (2017-04-10). "WW2 Equipment Data: British Explosive Ordnance - Anti-Tank and Anti-Personnel Mines". WW2 Equipment Data. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
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