M15 AT Mine

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M15 AT Mine
Kit	Engineer
Inventory slot	Gadget 2
Progression
Unlocked at	7000 Engineer score
Handling
Rate of fire	4 seconds munition recovery time
Ammunition
Starting ammunition	3 mines
Maximum ammunition	6 mines (with EXPL)
Effects
Special feature	Deployable high-explosive anti-tank landmine.

"A hand placed Anti-Vehicle blast mine the M15 was first used by the US Military in the Korean War. A single mine is capable of disabling armored vehicles, and multiple mines can out right destroy any vehicle. The fuse of the M15 mine is set to detonate only when vehicles pass over it with a minimum speed level."

— Battlelog description

The M15 AT Mine is a gadget featured in Battlefield 3.

Co-Op

The M15 AT Mine is an available weapon gadget which can be utilized by both players in the mission Operation Exodus. It is useful and disabling, halting the advance of, or to destroy incoming hostile BMP-2M light-armored vehicles. Placing the mine in certain location of vehicle traffic can usually instantly destroy them quickly.

Multiplayer

The M15 AT Mine is an available weapon gadget for the Engineer kit unlocked at 7000 Engineer score.

To operate, the player must press the gadget selection button the gadget is bound to. To deploy, the operator must press or click the primary fire button. Pressing it repeatedly can allow the operator to deploy multiple landmines quickly. As with C4 Explosives, friendly landmines are highlighted and indicated with a blue point HUD display. Enemy deployed landmines are not highlighted or marked until they are 'spotted', even in Hardcore game modes. The IRNV scope and Thermal Optics can easily detect the AT mines as they glow white as though they were producing heat.

The explosive force of the gadget against vehicles, especially upon direct-contact or when detonated under the chassis is considerable; able to instantly disable all types of light and heavy armor, as well as instantly destroying most light vehicles. The gadget is also an excellent area denial tool such when when placed on top of hills or ramps, where armored vehicle's limited gun traverse disables them from aiming and dispatching the land mines with ease without either forcing them to exit the vehicle to remove them or requiring others to do the same. the M15 AT Mines are best utilized in high-traffic vehicle areas, especially on roads made of concrete or dirt where debris, shadows or even smoke can mask the mine's presence. If required, operators of the gadget can even deploy them on top of Infantry Transport Vehicles to create VBIEDs (Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices). Due to the gadget's nature however, 'spotted' landmine HUD icons moving across the battlefield tend to attract suspicion and draw attention to the VBIED, and can usually result in fast enemy counter-action upon identification.

The gadget can be removed, disarmed or even "Hard-Defused" by destroying it with weapons of any kind. For Engineers, the Reload button can be used to pick Landmines and other explosives off the ground. The Engineer's repair-tool and EOD Bot can also disarm mines in the same manner. All personnel can detonate the mines using explosives, including grenades, or shots from sniper rifles, pump-action shotguns, 12 Gauge Frag or 12 Gauge Slug equipped automatic-action shotguns or from the .44 Magnum or MP412 REX. If a mine belonging to an enemy Engineer is detonated within reach of an enemy vehicle, the mine will damage the vehicle—any kills, disables, or destruction will be awarded to the player that destroyed the mine. Extra landmines can be obtained from Ammunition Boxes, taking at least 4 seconds for each gadget recovery. The user by default carry up to 3 land mines, but can be maximized up to 6 with the EXPL specialization. The operator can also choose to stack all 3 or 6 landmines on top of each other to trick approaching hostiles into believing there is only one landmine present, dealing a damage boost and instant destruction against all vehicle types which set it off.

If the mines' operator is killed, the gadget persist on the battlefield until destroyed/removed. The mines disappear in ascending order when the player already has 6 mines up and deploys more. AT mines cannot be set off by friendly vehicles, but can still damage them if set off by other means (passing enemy vehicle, enemy explosives). AT mines can be detonated by friendly soldiers even when friendly fire is disabled.

Mines are not armed by unoccupied moving vehicles, even if the last occupant was an enemy. The most common example of such a vehicle is one which is stacked with C4. However, they can be set off if the owner places them on a vehicle, drives said vehicle, then exits.

Damage Statistics & Effects

The following is a list of effects and damage to specific vehicle types from the M15 Anti-vehicle mine detonation. Vehicles not listed are vehicles which are instantly destroyed upon detonation. Such includes Light Jeeps, RHIB Boats and Quad Bikes

Damage resulting of detonation both underneath the chassis and direct-contact are consistent.

Vehicle Type	Damage
Main Battle Tank	61, Disabled
Tank Destroyer	47, Disabled
Infantry Fighting Vehicle	47, Disabled
MRAP Jeeps	55, Disabled
Mobile Anti-Air	61, Disabled
Mobile Artillery	63, Disabled
Transport Helicopter	78, Disabled
Rhino	62, Disabled
Attack Helicopter	66, Disabled
Scout Helicopter	66, Disabled
Jets of all types	85, Disabled

Patch history

• Before the BF3 December 6, 2011 Patch, respawning engineers could deploy additional mines (as could Supports with C4), limited only by the player's patience. Recreational players could conduct extravagant car launching stunts or chain reactions.
• AT Mines and C4 are now limited to six per player, with any additional mines disappearing regardless of respawning.

Gallery

First person view.

Arming.

Front view.

The M15 AT Mine Proficiency Dog Tag.

The M15 AT Mine Master Dog Tag.

Trivia

• The M15 AT Mine's master dog tag uses the design from the Bad Company series.