MKTBT mine
| MKTBT mine | |
|---|---|
| Type | Anti-tank mine |
| Place of origin | Albania |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Albanian Army |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 15 kg |
| Height | 140 mm |
| Diameter | 375 mm |
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| Filling | Self-forging fragment warhead |
| Filling weight | 1.9 kg of explosive |
Detonation mechanism | Mechanical pressure fuze |
The MKTBT is a large circular bakelite cased Albanian anti-tank blast mine. The mine uses a mechanical pressure fuze, copied from the Russian MV-5. The mine has relatively low metal content, including a metal carrying handle and fixing brackets, as well as six screws in the top of the mine. The mine is normally colored red-brown.
The mine is found in small numbers in Kosovo and may be present in Albania.
Specifications
- Diameter: 375 mm (approx)
- Height: 140 mm (approx)
- Weight: 15 kg
- Explosive content: 12 kg of TNT
References
- Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2005-2006
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