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YM III mine

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The YM-III or YM-3 is a circular ABS plastic cased Iranian minimum metal anti-tank blast mine. It is a copy of the Chinese Type 72 non-metallic anti-tank mine. The mine uses a blast-resistant fuze, which relies on gradual application of pressure to trigger it. The mine is found in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Iran, and Iraq.

Specifications

  • Diameter: 270 mm
  • Height: 110 mm
  • Weight: 7 kg
  • Explosive content: 5.7 kg of Composition B
  • Operating pressure: 450 to 900 kg
  • References

    YM-III mine Wikipedia