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Re: Type M T A mines
Posted by: Scott Sorenson ()
Date: April 13, 2021 08:00PM

jcrt;
The MTA was a ground mine developed to replace the TMB mine. It utilized the concept of a torpedo driven mine, which the mine was carried by a torpedo to a certain pre-set distance. Once the distance had been reached, the torpedo switched off and sank to the bottom, acting as a ground mine. The distance could be programmed in 200 meter increments, up to a maximum of 7,000 meters. As with the TMB, it could be laid only in shallow waters up to 20 meters deep.

Length/Diameter: 7.6ft (2.3m)/21in (533mm)
Maximum: 20m
Warhead: 580kg

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