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Most antitank mines are blast mines. They are designed to destroy or incapacitate tanks or other vehicles, which require a much larger explosive charge than contained in antipersonnel landmines. The explosive charge of an antitank mine can weigh up to 14 kilograms. These mines are generally round or square in shape and range in size from 23 to 40 centimetres in diameter and 10 to 16 centimetres in height. They require a significant amount of pressure to be activated, typically more than 135 kilograms. However, antitank mines are often booby-trapped by placing antipersonnel landmines near them. In these cases, the detonation of an antipersonnel landmine, activated with little pressure, triggers the antitank mine, creating a more powerful explosion.