1. Description

2. Specifications

3. See also

The TM-57 mine is a large, circular Soviet metal-cased blast anti-tank mine. It can either be triggered by a pressure or a tilt-rod fuze. A development of the TM-46 mine, it is found in Africa, the Middle East, and South East Asia.

Description

The TM-57 has a larger main charge and improved fuzing compared to the earlier TM-46. It is circular with a metal case and a central fuze well. A secondary MUV or VPF fuze can be fitted on the side of the mine, which serves as an anti-handling device. The tilt rod fuze gives the mine improved resistance to blast; it is activated when it is forced to a deflection of 25 to 30 degrees. A training version of the mine that produces smoke is designated the TM-60.

Specifications

• Diameter: 316 mm
• Height: 102 mm
• Operating pressure: 120–400 kg or 21 kg tilt.
• Weight: 8.47 kg
• Explosive content: 6.34 kg of TNT, TGA (RDX/TNT/Aluminium) or MS (RDX/TNT/Aluminium/Wax)
• Fuse:
  • MVZ-57 pressure.
  • MVSh-57 tilt with MD019 detonator.

See also

• TM-46 mine, predecessor.
• Anti-tank mine
• Land mine

• PA 873
• PA 88
• PA-8800
• PA-8900
• PA 894
• PA 896
• PA 897
• PA-9
• PA 910
• PA 93
• PA 934
• PA 94
• PA 940
• PA 96
• PA 970
• PA 978
• PA 98
• PA 980
• PA 981
• PA 982
• PA 985
• PA 989
• P. A. Aarøe
• Paabo
• Paadal Petra Sthalangal