Abstract: The invention concerns a shaped-charge mine the effect of which is directed along either of two opposite directions and which is capable of operating whatever the manner of laying it.This mine comprises a charge contained within a substantially cylindrical housing to the ends of which two coverings are fastened. An impact-damping means is arranged around the housing. It is formed either of a layer of damping material on which there are fastened deployable tongues or of two disks tied together by tie rods embedded in a layer of damping material and deployable tongues fastened to the disks, or finally a single layer of damping material applied directly to the housing. The damping means is such that the ratio of the height h of the mine to the diameter d formed by said means is less than 0.5.

Abstract: A mine of the formed charge type with directional effect and having an overall flat shape so that when in place, it presents an efficient upper surface parallel with the lower surface. An explosive charge is contained in the mine and is limited by a metal liner located close to each of both surfaces of the mine. An initiation system is placed between the two liners so as to be free to move in the explosive charge under the effect of gravity in a direction substantially perpendicular to the surfaces of the mine such that the initiation point of the explosive charge can be positioned near the lower surface of the mine.