PTM-3 mine

The PTM -3 is a Russian-made anti-tank mine scatterable.

Description

The PTM -3 was introduced in the early 1990s in the Soviet armed forces. It replaced there, the PTM -1 mine which dates back to the late 1970s. ETM -3 has a lead body made of metal with an elongated shape. Located on the front side of a cylindrical metal cap as an igniter cover. Each is located at each of the four longitudinal sides of an elongate hollow charge. The mine can be executed beige, green, olive - green, gray - green, yellow - gray or brown and is triggered by the VT -06 Magneto or by self-destruction.

Use and Function

In each case a mine is housed in a KPTM -3 cartridge. The cartridge has an ejection charge for the mine and is routed through remote vehicles, helicopter or rocket artillery. After discharge from the cassette to the mine unlocked automatically after 60 seconds and the VT -06- Magneto is activated. In addition, the mine has an anti-handling: If the position angle of the mine by 3-7 ° altered so it detonates immediately. If the mine triggered by external influences, so the igniter is activated after 24 hours, the low battery voltage. Should take place once the detonation, the igniter to a pre-selected time ( min. 1 hour) is activated by a short circuit.

Use systems

  • PKM: Laying container with 6 KPTM -3 tapes with a throw of 20-50 meters. Can be used by a single soldier.
  • TOC: laying system with 180 cartridges for use from vehicle. Throw 60-80 meters.
  • VSM -1: laying system with 116 cartridges for use from helicopters.
  • 9M22K2 rocket: with 3 refills for use with the 9K51 degrees.
  • 9M59 missile: 9 Refills for use with the 9K57 Uragan.
  • 9M55K4 and 9M527 missiles: 25 mines for use with the 9K58 Smertsch.
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