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{{Short description|Soviet anti-tank mine}}
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{{Infobox weapon
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| name = TM-62 mine
| image = 27th Independent Sevastopol Guards Motor Rifle Brigade (183-19).jpg
| origin = ]
| type = Anti-tank blast mine
| is_explosive = yes
| used_by = See '']''
| wars = ]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]
| variants = See '']''
}}
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'''TM-62''' is the designation for a series of ] ]. The mines have a central fuze and typically have a {{convert|7.5|kg}} explosive charge, however they vary greatly in detail. The mines can be laid manually or automatically from a mine laying machine including the PMR-1, PMR-2 wheeled towed mine layers, the GMZ tracked mine laying vehicle and the VMR-2 helicopter mine laying system. The '''TM-62''' is a ] ] made in many variants. It has a central ] and typically a {{convert|7.5|kg}} explosive charge, but the variants differ greatly in detail. The mine can be laid manually or automatically from a mine laying machine including the PMR-1, PMR-2 wheeled towed mine layers, the ] tracked mine laying vehicle and the VMR-2 helicopter mine laying system. The TM-62 can be fitted with the same fuzes as the ], which include MVN-72 and MVN-80 fuzes, which are vibration and magnetism sensitive. The mine was used in the ].<ref>{{cite web | last=Мельникова | first=Виктория | title=ВС РФ применили переделанные мины ТМ-62 для подрыва «опорников» противника | website=AiF | date=2024-08-02 | url=https://aif.ru/society/army/vs-rf-primenili-peredelannye-miny-tm-62-dlya-podryva-opornikov-protivnika | language=ru | access-date=2024-08-03}}</ref> Both Ukrainian and Russian soldiers have been observed to use modified TM-62s as a satchel charges.<ref>{{Cite web |last=TAB |date=2024-07-14 |title=Anti-Tank Mines Used As Satchel Charges |url=https://armourersbench.com/2024/07/14/anti-tank-mines-used-as-satchel-charges/ |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=The Armourers Bench |language=en}}</ref>

In a static test, the TM-62M proved capable of penetrating the hull of a ], killing the simulated crew of animals inside.

The TM-62 series of mines can be fitted with the same ]s as the ] of mines, which include MVN-72 and MVN-80 fuzes which are vibration and magnetism sensitive.


==Variants== ==Variants==
]
* TM-62M - The TM-62M uses a circular metal case. It is the most widely employed of the TM-62 series of mines. * TM-62M, with a circular metal case. It is the most widely employed variant.
* TM-62B - The TM-62B paper or cardboard case and is basically a block of cast explosive with a fuze set into the center. * TM-62B, with a paper or cardboard case – basically a block of cast explosive with a fuze set into the center.
* TM-62D - The TM-62D uses a wooden case. * TM-62D, with a wooden case.
* TM-62P, TM-62P2, TM-62P3 - all 3 types use plastic cases. However, the TM-62P and TM-62P2 mine cases have ribbed sides, whereas the TM-62P3 has a smooth casing. * TM-62P, TM-62P2 and TM-62P3, with plastic cases. The TM-62P and TM-62P2 mine cases have ribbed sides, whereas the TM-62P3 has a smooth casing.
* TM-62T - The TM-62T has a fabric and epoxy casing, with a central fuze. * TM-62T, with a fabric and epoxy casing and a central fuze.


==Fuzes== ==Fuzes==
* MVZ-62 * MVZ-62
* MVCh-62 - The MVCh-62 uses a clockwork arming delay of 30 to 120 seconds. * MVCh-62, the standard fuze with a clockwork arming delay of 30 to 120 seconds.
* MVN-62 * MVN-62
* MVN-72 - The MVN-72 ] uses a combination of electronics and clockwork, after an initial arming delay the magnetic influence fuze is enabled, powered by a 1.5 V battery. * MVN-72, with a combination of electronics and clockwork, after an initial arming delay the magnetic influence fuze is enabled, powered by a 1.5 V battery.
* MVN-80 - The MVN-80 is an improved version of the MVN-72 fuze. * MVN-80, an improved version of the MVN-72.
* VM-62Z * VM-62Z
* MVP-62 - The MVP-62 uses a pneumatic bellows arming delay of 20 to 300 seconds. The delay mechanism uses a minimum of metal making it difficult to detect when used with one of the minimum metal cases. * MVP-62, with a pneumatic bellows arming delay of 20 to 300 seconds. The delay mechanism uses a minimum of metal making it difficult to detect when used with one of the minimum metal cases.
* MVP-62M * MVP-62M
* ZN-97 - magnetic influence fuze (made in Poland). * ZN-97, a magnetic influence fuze made in Poland.


''Note: magnetic influence fuzes give full-width attack i.e. any part of the target vehicle passing over the mine will trigger detonation, not just the track or wheels. However, since magnetic fuzes are electronic, their operational life relies on battery power. Ultimately the battery will run down, after which the mine no longer functions. In contrast, a purely mechanical fuze (usually triggered via a ]) gives a much longer operational life e.g. mines planted 50 years previously will still detonate if a target vehicle drives over them.'' Magnetic influence fuzes provide full-width attack, i.e. any part of the target vehicle passing over the mine will trigger detonation, not just the track or wheels. However, since magnetic fuzes are electronic, their operational life relies on battery power. Ultimately the battery will run down, after which the mine no longer functions. In contrast, a purely mechanical fuze (usually triggered via a ]) gives a much longer operational life (e.g., mines planted 50 years previously will still detonate if a target vehicle drives over them).


==Specifications (TM-62M with MVZ-62 fuze)== ==Specifications (TM-62M with MVZ-62 fuze)==
* Weight: 9.5&nbsp;kg * Weight: {{convert|9.5|kg}}
* Explosive content: 7.5&nbsp;kg of ] (although sometimes combinations of ]/TNT/] or ] mixes are used) * Explosive content: {{convert|7.5|kg}} of ] (although sometimes combinations of ]/TNT/] or ] mixes are used)
* Diameter: 320&nbsp;mm * Diameter: {{convert|320|mm}}
* Height: 128&nbsp;mm * Height: {{convert|128|mm}}
* Operating pressure: 150 to 550&nbsp;kg * Operating pressure: {{convert|150|to|550|kg}}


==Users== ==Users==
]
*{{flag|Armenia}} *{{flag|Armenia}}
⚫ *{{flag|Belarus}}
*{{flag|Bulgaria}} *{{flag|Bulgaria}}
*{{flag|Georgia}} *{{flag|Georgia}}
*{{flag|Poland}} *{{flag|Poland}}
⚫ *{{flag|Belarus}}
*{{flag|Russia}} *{{flag|Russia}}
*{{flag|Syria}}
*{{flag|Ukraine}} *{{flag|Ukraine}}


⚫ ==References==
⚫ * ''Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2005-2006''


==See also== ==See also==
*] anti-tank landmine *] anti-tank landmine
*]

⚫ ==References==
{{reflist}}
⚫ * ''Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2005–2006''


] ]

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TM-62 mine
TypeAnti-tank blast mine
Place of originSoviet Union
Service history
Used bySee Users
WarsSouth African Border War
Angolan Civil War
Mozambican Civil War
Second Sudanese Civil War
Russo-Ukrainian War
Production history
VariantsSee Variants
TM-62M – the wire safety clip is still in place; the mine has not been armed

The TM-62 is a Soviet anti-tank blast mine made in many variants. It has a central fuze and typically a 7.5 kilograms (17 lb) explosive charge, but the variants differ greatly in detail. The mine can be laid manually or automatically from a mine laying machine including the PMR-1, PMR-2 wheeled towed mine layers, the GMZ-3 tracked mine laying vehicle and the VMR-2 helicopter mine laying system. The TM-62 can be fitted with the same fuzes as the TM-72, which include MVN-72 and MVN-80 fuzes, which are vibration and magnetism sensitive. The mine was used in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Both Ukrainian and Russian soldiers have been observed to use modified TM-62s as a satchel charges.

Variants

TM-62 mine
  • TM-62M, with a circular metal case. It is the most widely employed variant.
  • TM-62B, with a paper or cardboard case – basically a block of cast explosive with a fuze set into the center.
  • TM-62D, with a wooden case.
  • TM-62P, TM-62P2 and TM-62P3, with plastic cases. The TM-62P and TM-62P2 mine cases have ribbed sides, whereas the TM-62P3 has a smooth casing.
  • TM-62T, with a fabric and epoxy casing and a central fuze.

Fuzes

  • MVZ-62
  • MVCh-62, the standard fuze with a clockwork arming delay of 30 to 120 seconds.
  • MVN-62
  • MVN-72, with a combination of electronics and clockwork, after an initial arming delay the magnetic influence fuze is enabled, powered by a 1.5 V battery.
  • MVN-80, an improved version of the MVN-72.
  • VM-62Z
  • MVP-62, with a pneumatic bellows arming delay of 20 to 300 seconds. The delay mechanism uses a minimum of metal making it difficult to detect when used with one of the minimum metal cases.
  • MVP-62M
  • ZN-97, a magnetic influence fuze made in Poland.

Magnetic influence fuzes provide full-width attack, i.e. any part of the target vehicle passing over the mine will trigger detonation, not just the track or wheels. However, since magnetic fuzes are electronic, their operational life relies on battery power. Ultimately the battery will run down, after which the mine no longer functions. In contrast, a purely mechanical fuze (usually triggered via a Belleville spring) gives a much longer operational life (e.g., mines planted 50 years previously will still detonate if a target vehicle drives over them).

Specifications (TM-62M with MVZ-62 fuze)

  • Weight: 9.5 kilograms (21 lb)
  • Explosive content: 7.5 kilograms (17 lb) of TNT (although sometimes combinations of RDX/TNT/Aluminium or Amatol mixes are used)
  • Diameter: 320 millimetres (13 in)
  • Height: 128 millimetres (5.0 in)
  • Operating pressure: 150 to 550 kilograms (330 to 1,210 lb)

Users

Map with TM-62 users in blue


See also

References

  1. Мельникова, Виктория (2024-08-02). "ВС РФ применили переделанные мины ТМ-62 для подрыва «опорников» противника". AiF (in Russian). Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  2. TAB (2024-07-14). "Anti-Tank Mines Used As Satchel Charges". The Armourers Bench. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  • Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2005–2006
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