Mines are classified according to detonation modes, including pressure mines, trigger mines, loose mines, tripping mines, electric shock mines and timed mines. According to the ignition and explosion time, it can be divided into instant lightning and delayed lightning.
According to the control methods, there are manipulated mines and non-manipulated mines.
According to the attack methods, there are passive mines and active mines. In the past, mines were passive mines, but today's mines, especially anti-tank mines and anti-helicopter mines, are mostly active mines, also known as smart mines, smart mines and homing mines.