CS 42/2 mine

The CS 42/2 is an Italian wooden cased anti-tank mine used during the Second World War. The mine uses four PMC 43 buttons, which can be substituted for Model 42/2 fuzes to make it function as an Anti-personnel mine.

A diagram of the mine showing the four fuzes and storage recesses.

Specifications
  • Dimensions: 340 x 289 x 160 millimeters
  • Operating pressure: 220 lbs
  • Explosive content: 11 lbs of TNT

References
  • Landmine and Countermine Warfare, Italy 1943-1944
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