TQ-Mi mine

The TQ-Mi is an obsolete circular Czechoslovak anti-tank blast mine. The mines body is made of cardboard impregnated with asphalt. A central pressure cap is made of glass, which sits on top of a chemical fuze, which is crushed open onto the booster charge. The booster charge is embedded in the TNT main charge, above which are a number of scrap metal fragments, giving a secondary anti-personnel effect.

A cross section of a TQ-Mi landmine, note the kidney shape.

It has now been withdrawn from service with the Czech and Slovak armies.

Specifications

• Diameter: 560 mm
• Height: 150 mm
• Weight: 10 kg
• Explosive content: 5.21 kg of TNT with a 0.1 kg booster charge
• Operating pressure: 320 kg

References

• Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2005-2006
• TQ-Mi mine at ORDATA