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along with the fuze. Upon further deformation, the tip of the fuze casing cuts through the diaphragm in the mine, releasing the striking mechanism, which activates the MD-6N detonator, and causes the explosion of the main charge of the mine.
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Upon an attempt at dislocation of the TMN-46 mine, the wire attached between the MUV-2 fuze and the peg pulls the safety pin. The fuze actives MD-6N detonator and causes it to explode along with the main charge of the mine.
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Upon a vehicle driving over a TM-46 mine equipped with this fuze, the MVSh-46 deforms, activating the MD-10 detonator and causing the explosion of the main charge of the mine.
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The MVM-583 is a mechanical pressure fuze. The activation pressure of this fuze is 140
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Upon a vehicle driving over a TM-46 mine equipped with this fuze, the lid of the mine
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without a safety mechanism. The activation pressure of this fuze is 120–450
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Because the TM-46 has a metal casing, it is very easy to detect with a
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is a variant of the mine fitted with a secondary pull-action fuze
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