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Type 72 Metal-Cased AT Mine
The Type 72 is a Chinese-developed, metal-cased, pressure-activated, anti-tank blast (ATB) mine, which can be laid manually or mechanically. The Type 72 is functionally identical to the plastic-cased mine of the same designation, though with a significantly higher metallic content. The Type 72 mine is easily confused with the Russian TM-46 and may have been misidentified in some regions. The casing is made from pressed steel, with the...
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