AC NM AE T1 Mine
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The AC NM AE T1 (Mina Anti-Carro Não-Magnética Auto Explosiva modelo T1) is a Brazilian minimum metal anti-tank blast mine. The mine is believed to be in service with the Brazilian army, although production of the mine ceased in 1989. The mine has a square plastic main body, with a raised circular pressure plate and fuze. A carry handle is built into one side of the mine. It appears to be very similar to the PRB M3. The mine is reportedly used in
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Specifications

* Length: 225 mm * Width: 255 mm * Height: 155 mm * Weight: 8 kg * Explosive content: 7 kg of
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/TNT mix) * Operating pressure: 60 to 140 kg


References

* ''Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2005-2006'' * Anti-tank mines Land mines of Brazil {{Landmine-stub