The ATM-6 and ATM-7 are Austrian off-route anti-tank mines that use Misznay Schardin effect warheads to fire self forging fragments into the sides of armoured vehicles. Both mines are mounted on a pedestal base which is used to aim the mine, and have simple sights to aim the mines. The mines originally could be triggered by a variety of means, including contact wire and infra-red fuses, however as a result of Austrian laws, they now only use command detonation.
The ATM-7 is a slightly larger and more powerful mine, capable of projecting a fragment that can penetrate 70 mm of armour at 80 m range, producing a hole approximately 120 mm in diameter.
Specifications[]
| ATM-6 | ATM-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 180 mm | |
| Diameter | 320 mm | |
| Weight | 13 kg | 14 kg |
| Explosive content |
7.2 kg of Composition B |
9 kg of Composition B |
References[]
- Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2005-2006
External links[]
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