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T-AB-1 AP mine

The T-AB-1 or MAP NM T-AB-1 (Mina Anti-Perssoal Nāo-Magnética) is a small cylindrical Brazilian minimum metal anti-personnel mine. The mine is normally olive green in color. The mine uses the AC Min NM AE T-AB-1 pressure fuze. It is fully waterproof, and shock resistant.

The mine was used as the initiator for the T-AB-1 AT mine, however it is no longer in production and all operational stocks have been destroyed. The mine is found in Ecuador.

A grey practice version of the mine is also produced.

Specifications

• Diameter: 60 mm
• Height: 61 mm
• Weight: 125 g
• Explosive content: 62 g of Pentolite
• Operating pressure: 18 kg

References

• Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2005-2006
• Brassey's Essential Guide to Anti-Personnel Landmines, Eddie Banks
• T-AB-1 AP mine at ORDATA