Landmine
device · 1277 · Middle Ages
An explosive device.
What it is made of
- Pressure fuze — has part. Triggered by pressure.
- Explosive charge — has part. The charge.
- Landmine casing — has part. A hull.
Principles and materials it uses
- TNT — uses. An explosive.
- Gunpowder — uses. Chinese mines of the 13th century were filled with gunpowder.
- Cast iron — is made of. The casing is cast iron.
Where it is used
- Minesweeper — is used in. Against sea mines.