PTM-3 Russian Anti-Tank Mine
PTM-3
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Basic Information
Name
PTM-3 Russian Anti-Tank Mine
Designation
PTM-3
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
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Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
1951
Description
The PTM-3 is a Soviet scatterable anti-tank mine that can be deployed either by hand, vehicle, artillery, or helicopter. The mine's case is configured to produce a shaped charge effect on five sides. Once deployed the mine arms itself after sixty seconds. The mine uses a magnetic influence fuze that detonates the mine when a vehicle passes over it. It is also reported to have an anti-handling device which is sensitive to movement.
Ground Specifications
Range
1.0 km
System
Country of Manufacturer
Russia
# of User Countries
12+
Emplacement Method
remote-surface:
UMZ, helicopter, PKM portable inf
Length
330 mm
Width
84 mm
Height
INA
Armor Penetration (mm)/ Kill Mechanism
70 mm:
penetrates tank belly & destroys running gear
Effective Range
1 m
Detectability/ Composition
visual mine detectors cause detonation plastic
Anti-Handling
Yees
Fuze Type/Self Neutralize
proximity, magnetic self-destruct:
yes-16 to 24 hrs
Explosive Type & Weight/Total Weight (kg)
TG-40: 1.8
Total: 5 kg
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Landmines
Land > Infantry Weapons > Landmines
Filter Label
P
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
0.33 m
Width
0.08 m
Height
—
Weight
5 kg
Operators (1)
Russia
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