Type 99 Japanese Anti-Vehicle Mine
Type 99
Anti-Vehicle Mine
Other
Basic Information
Name
Type 99 Japanese Anti-Vehicle Mine
Designation
Type 99
Alternate Designation
Type 99
Equipment Type
Anti-Vehicle Mine
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
1939
Description
The Type 99 Japanese Anti-Vehicle Mine is a high-explosive (HE), magnetically placed, anti-vehicle (AV) blast landmine used during the Second World War and often referred to as the Turtle mine.
System
Alternate Designation
Type 99
Type
Anti-Vehicle Mine
Manufacturer
INA
Design
Four magnets were attached to the casing made of hemp cloth, along with an external fuze.
Fuze
The fuze had a time delay, which enabled it to be used as an anti-tank limpet mine, or a demolition charge. The fuze is carried separately and is secured to the landmine by a locking ring.
Operation
Once the safety pin was removed, it was armed, striking the fuze ignited a powder delay train.
The landmine detonated after a five to ten seconds delay, giving enough time for it to be thrown.
The landmines could be stacked and held together by the magnets for greater effect.
Penetration
When used individually the landmine could penetrate approximately 0.75 inches (19 mm) of steel, with two landmines stacked it can penetrate 1.25 inches (32 mm) of steel.
Dimensions
Diameter
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Height
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Weight
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Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
Japan
Category
Landmines
Land > Infantry Weapons > Landmines
Filter Label
T
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
Myanmar
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