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A.T. Mine E.P. Mark V
The A.T. Mine E.P. Mark V is a World War II British anti-tank mine, an improved version of previous A.T. Mine E.P.-type mines such as the A.T. Mine E.P. Mark II.[1][2][3] DesignThe mine is four inches (100mm) in height and seven inches (200mm) in diameter.[1] The mine cover, shaped like a mushroom, is attached to the mine with three pins that fit into retaining straps.[2] Similar to the A.T. Mine E.P. Mark II, when pressure is placed on the mine a plunger is sent straight down through a shear wire and crushes an ampule cartridge.[2] This causes a chemical reaction which activates the detonator.[2] The mine differs from previous models in that, instead of the detonator activating the mine itself, it triggers a booster charge which then triggers the mine.[2] To arm the mine, one must take off the cover and then place the fuse in it.[2] One then puts an ampule into the detonator and seals it, then inserts the detonator into the fuse, then seals the detonator[2] grease fuse, and then inserts the mine's central fuse well, then puts the cover back in, and it is armed.[2] To disable the mine, take off the cover with no downward pressure and then take out the fuse.[2] References
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