A.T. Mine E.P. Mark V
The A.T mine E.P mark V is a British anti-tank mine of World War II.Its is an improved version on the previous A.T mine E.P type mines such as the A.T. Mine E.P. Mk II.[1][2][3]
| A.T mine E.P Mark V | |
|---|---|
| Type | Anti-tank mine |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Service history | |
| Used by | United Kingdom |
| Wars | World War II |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 12.5 lb (5.7 kg) |
| Height | 4 in (100 mm) |
| Diameter | 8 in (200 mm) |
| Filling | TNT or Baratol |
| Filling weight | 8.25 lb (3.74 kg) |
Design
The Mine is a circle 4 inches(100mm) in height and 7 inches (200mm) in diameter.[1]It has a mine cover which is mushroom shaped which is attached to the mine with three pins which fit into retaining straps.[2]It works similarly to the A.T. Mine E.P. Mark II in that pressure on the mine by a vehicle sends a plunger straight down through shear wire and then down onto an ampoule cartridge crushing it.[2]This causes a chemical reaction which activates the detonater.[2]Where this mine differs from the previous one is that instead of the detonater activating the mine itself it triggers a booster charge which then triggers the mine.[2]To arm the mine you need to take off the cover and then place the fuze in it.[2]Then put an ampoule into the detonater and seal it in and insert the detonater into the fuze then seal the detonater in.[2]Grease fuze and then insert in the central fuze well of the mine then put back on cover and it is armed.[2]To disable the mine take off the cover with no downwards pressure and then take out the fuze. [2]
See also
References
- Boyd, David (1 January 2009). "British Mines of the Second World War". British Equipment of the Second World War. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
- "A/Tk Mine EP Mk5". www.lexpev.nl. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
- Poulin, Olivier (2017-04-10). "WW2 Equipment Data: British Explosive Ordnance - Anti-Tank and Anti-Personnel Mines". WW2 Equipment Data. Retrieved 2021-02-01.