T/78 anti-personnel mine

The T/78 anti-personnel is a conventional blast mine commonly referred to as a "shu" mine. The mine is light brown. The fuze opening is located at the front of the mine body where an MUV-type fuze is hand-installed.

Downward pressure on the top of the cover forces the fuze retainer pin out of the striker, releasing the striker into the detonator, which begins the explosive train. The mine body is made of plastic and is comprised of a rectangular mine body and a cover which fits...