Mle 1951 AP blast mine

The Mle 1951 (Model 1951) or MI AP ID 51 is a small circular French brown plastic cased minimum metal mine anti-personnel blast mine. The mine uses a pressure fuze that works by driving a firing pin through a friction sensitive compound (a mixture of Red Phosphorus and glass). The mines safety is a small cap that sits over the pressure fuze and prevents it being pressed. The mine can be used with anti-handling devices.

The mines was in service with the French Army and was used in Algeria. It was superseded by the Mle 1955 mine (MI AP DV 59)

Specifications

• Height: 52 mm
• Diameter: 70 mm
• Weight: 85 g
• Explosive content: 45 g of Tolite and 15 g of Tetryl
• Operating pressure: 5 kg

References

• Brassey's Essential Guide To Anti-Personnel Landmines