The German magnetic, hollow-charge, antitank mine, designed for use by tank-hunting squads, consists of a main filling of TNT in a pressed metal container of conical shape. The conical container has an elongated apex threaded externally at its upper end to receive a closing cap. The closing cap is fitted with a detonator well, and threaded internally to receive a standard (B.Z.E.) friction igniter which has a 4.5 second delay.
The base of the cone is attached to a plywood framework. Three horseshoe type magnets, sufficiently powerful to cause the mine to adhere to a vertical surface, are fixed to the bottom of the frame. During transit, the magnets are fitted with a keeper. A brass chain terminating in a hook is also attached to the frame.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Weight of live charge | 7 lbs., 12 1/2 oz. | |
| Weight of explosive (TNT) | 1 lb., 15 1/2 oz. | |
| Weight of booster (Pentrite) | 3 oz. | |
| Height of charge | 10 3/4 ins. | |
| Height of bursting charge container | 7 3/4 ins. | |
| Height of magnets | 2 3/4 ins. | |
| Height of apex of hollow cone | 6 7/16 ins. | |
| Diameter of base of hollow cone | 4 3/16 ins. |
German: p. 304.5 (March 1, 1945)