Technical and tactical characteristics of the TM-56 mine
- Mine type
- anti-track
- Casing
- steel
- Weight
- 10.5 kg
- Explosive
- TNT
- Explosive weight
- 7 kg
- Diameter
- 320 mm
- Height
- 110 mm
- Pressure plate diameter
- 250 mm
- MV-56 sensitivity
- 200-500 kg
- MV-56 neck shear force
- 60-180 kg
- Operating temperature range
- from -60 °C to +60 °C
The mine may be emplaced in soil, in snow, or underwater, but only manually.
The mine’s operational life is not limited. If the metal casing of the mine is destroyed by corrosion, the mine’s sensitivity increases from 200-500 kgf to 30-50 kgf. It is not equipped with a self-destructor.
The mine may be set in a non-removable configuration with MUV-2, MUV-3, or MUV-4 fuzes using an MD-5M detonator screwed into the side fuze well. A TM-56 mine set in a non-removable configuration with a MUV-2, MUV-3, or MUV-4 pull-action fuze detonates when an attempt is made to remove it from its emplacement site.
If the mine is fitted with an MD-5M detonator in the side well, it is preferable to detonate the mine remotely; it is not to be rendered safe
Instead of the standard MV-56 fuze, an MZK mine firing switch with an EDU-2 electric detonator is also used, intended for the simultaneous detonation of two mines.
Mine paint scheme
As a rule, the mine is painted dark green or olive green. Individual batches may be painted olive-yellow or yellow-gray.
Mine markings
Applied with black paint lettering to the mine cover and bottom; includes the manufacturing plant code and batch number.
The “TM-56” marking and year of manufacture are indicated on the bottom of the casing by raised stamping.
Destructive effects
The charge breaks 3-4 track links, renders the road wheel completely unserviceable, and destroys the balance arm bearing.
