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Malapa
The South African Malapa was a non-metallic anti-tank blast (ATB) mine and a direct copy of the Chinese Type 72 ATB mine. The Malapa ATB mine had a plastic body, with an integral carrying handle. Its metallic content was very low. The Malapa ATB mine never entered full production, and very few were produced. The fuze fitted to the Malapa was to use a spring-loaded striker held back by two retaining balls. The Malapa mine was both bas...
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