TM-56 Russian Anti-Vehicle Mine
TM-56
Anti-Vehicle Mine
Basic Information
Name
TM-56 Russian Anti-Vehicle Mine
Designation
TM-56
Alternate Designation
TM-56
Equipment Type
Anti-Vehicle Mine
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1969
Description
The TM-56 Russian Anti-Vehicle Mine is a high-explosive (HE), circular, sheet metal-bodied, anti-vehicle (AV), landmine that is designed to damage or destroy a vehicle by its blast effect.
System
Alternate Designation
TM-56
Type
Anti-Vehicle Mine
Manufacturer
INA
Fuze
The primary fuze used with the landmine is an MV-56, pressure fuze. The landmine also uses one of the MUV series of fuzes as a secondary fuze.
Note #1
The top of the landmine has a stepped appearance with a large diameter fuze protruding from the centre.
The bottom of the landmine is crimped to the rest of the landmine body and has 7 radial strengthening ribs and 1 or 2 filler plugs.
Note #2
The TM-56 has one anti-disturbance fuze cavity located in the side and a metal carrying handle spot welded to the bottom.
Dimensions
Diameter
INA
Height
INA
Weight
INA
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Landmines
Land > Infantry Weapons > Landmines
Filter Label
T
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
Russia
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