SPECIFICATIONS:    Italian AP Blast - TS-50

Height:   45mm

Diameter:  90mm

Length: 

Width: 

Weight:  186g

Explosive: 50g

Case:  Plastic

Color: 

Detectable by Metal Detector: No

Fuse:  Integral pressure

Actuation Method:  Pressure

Actuation Force:  12.5kg

Description:  A fully waterproof and non buoyant mine which can be laid by hand to a maximum depth of 30mm, or scattered from helicopters.  The mine is produced in Egypt as the T/79

SPECIFICATIONS:    Chinese AP Blast - Type 72

Height:   40mm

Diameter: 

78mm

Length: 

Width: 

Weight: 

150 gr.

Explosive:

Type 72 = 34 grams TNT

Case:  Plastic

Color:  Green

Detectable by Metal Detector: Yes, with Minex and Dogs only.

Fuse:  Integral

Actuation Method:  Pressure, Self Destruct, Anti-Handling

Actuation Force:  5kg

Description:  The Type 72 is made of thin green plastic with a soft rubber cap.  In the center of the underside is the detonator and booster plug, which can be removed to disarm the mine.  Offset from the plug is a small screw, which holds the diaphragm in place.  The mine is armed by pulling a wire safety pin from the side of the mine, after which the mine cannot be neutralized.  The Type 72 is waterproof and only the firing pin, and detonator, is metal making it very hard to detect.

Warning: Type 72B mine, which looks identical but contains an electronic and Anti-Handling package, which makes the mine easier to detect, but impossible to move. 

SPECIFICATIONS:    Italian AP Blast - SB 33

Height:   32mm

Diameter:  88mm

Length: 

Width: 

Weight:  140g

Explosive: 35g

Case:  Thermoplastic

Color:  Olive drab or grey

Detectable by Metal Detector: Difficult

Fuse:  Integral

Actuation Method:  Pressure

Actuation Force:  5 to 20kg

Description:  The SB 33 is a resilient plastic mine with an irregular, almost circular, shape.  The top surface is covered by an elastic neoprene cover, which is soft to the touch.  The detonator plug is found on the underside, offset from the center.  On the side of the mine is a socket for the arming key.  The key is removed to arm the mine, and has a unique shape; no substitute can be used to neutralize the mine.  In transit the detonator plug well is covered with a blue cap.  The mine is completely waterproof and minimum metal.

Warning: SB-33/AR model of this mine looks identical but contains an electronic anti handling device which makes the mine easier to detect, but impossible to move