BAT/7 mine

The BAT/7 is a circular Italian plastic cased anti-tank landmine with a Misznay Schardin effect warhead. The mine's circumference has a large lip with ribs running vertically from it. The top surface of the mine also has a number of radial ribs with a central circular plate

BAT/7
TypeAnti-tank mine
Place of originItaly
Specifications
Mass5.6 kg
Length270 mm
Width270 mm
Height160 mm

FillingMisznay Schardin effect warhead
Filling weight3.6 kg of explosive
Detonation
mechanism
Electronic fuse with seismic, magnetic sensors

The mine uses an electronic fuze, with a combined seismic and magnetic influence fuze. The mine is completely waterproof and does not float. The mine has an operation life of six months, and the warhead is capable of penetrating up to 200 millimeters of armour, although 150 millimeters is the claimed penetration.

The mine is no longer produced.

References

  • luke's Mines and Mine Clearance 2005-2006
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