title: YM-III mine
text: # YM-III mine
  
  The YM-III or YM-3 is a circular ABS plastic cased Iranian minimum metal anti-tank blast mine. It is a copy of the Chinese Type 72 non-metallic anti-tank mine. The mine uses a blast-resistant fuze, which relies on the gradual application of pressure to trigger it. The mine is found in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Iran, and Iraq.
  
  ## Specifications
  
  * Diameter: 270 mm
  * Height: 110 mm
  * Weight: 7 kg
  * Explosive content: 5.7 kg of Composition B
  * Operating pressure: 450 to 900 kg
  