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BBombs, grenades & mines
At a glance
Mark 81 bomblarger figure on 0 of 1
TM-57 minelarger figure on 1 of 1
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Configuration
| Specification | Mark 81 bomb | TM-57 mine |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Low-drag general-purpose bomb[source] | — |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | — |
| Filling | Tritonal , Minol or Composition H-6[source] | — |
| Operating pressure | — | 200–700 kilograms (440–1,540 lb)[source] |
| Fuse | — | MVZ-57 pressure. MVSh-57 tilt with MD019 detonator.[source] |
| Country of origin | — |
Height
Single source100 millimetres (3.9 in)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Soviet Union[source]Inventory Origin column; table 19, row 8, cell 5; revision 1377394124; retrieved 2026-09-30 |
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