YM-III mine

The YM-III or YM-3 is a circular ABS plastic cased Iranian minimum metal anti-tank blast mine. It is a copy of the Chinese Type 72 non-metallic anti-tank mine. The mine uses a blast-resistant fuze, which relies on the gradual application of pressure to trigger it. The mine is found in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Iran, and Iraq.

• Diameter: 270 mm
• Height: 110 mm
• Weight: 7 kg
• Explosive content: 5.7 kg of Composition B
• Operating pressure: 450 to 900 kg

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• Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2005-2006