Type 84 (AV) Chinese Anti-Vehicle Mine
Type 84 (AV)
Anti-Vehicle Mine
Other
Basic Information
Name
Type 84 (AV) Chinese Anti-Vehicle Mine
Designation
Type 84 (AV)
Alternate Designation
Type 84 (AV)
Equipment Type
Anti-Vehicle Mine
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1972
Description
The Type 84 (AV) Chinese Anti-Vehicle Mine is a high-explosive (HE), metal, circular, pressure-actuated, anti-vehicle (AV), blast landmine a modified version of the Type 59 landmine.
System
Alternate Designation
Type 84 (AV)
Type
Anti-Vehicle Mine
Manufacturer
INA
Design
The Type 84 consists of a sheet-metal body with a fold-out carrying handle, the explosive charge, fuze(s), boosters and a diaphragm to separate the pressure plate and the explosive charge. The noticeable difference is that there is no side-mounted filler plug.
Pressure Plate
Like its predecessor, the pressure plate is stepped to facilitate crushing and a controlled actuation pressure results from this design. Pressure of 400 to 700kg on top of the landmine will cause the pressure plate to fail.
Fuze Cavity
The fuze cavity cap collapses down and transfers the pressure load onto the fuze head which actuates the landmine.
Detection
The Type 84 landmine is easy to locate using metal detectors under most field conditions.
Dimensions
Diameter
INA
Height
INA
Weight
INA
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Landmines
Land > Infantry Weapons > Landmines
Filter Label
T
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
China
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