Evaluation of Aardvark Mk IV Flail - gichd
Evaluation of Aardvark Mk IV Flail - gichd Evaluation of Aardvark Mk IV Flail - gichd
2 Aim 3 Scope Page 2 of 77 The aim of the trial was to test the potential of the new upgraded version of the Aardvark Flail to clear anti-tank mines from roads, tracks and cross-country. The tests were carried out under the headings Transportability, Mobility and Performance. There were no Survivability tests conducted on this trial. The Aardvark Mk IV was evaluated on its performance and its ability to clear representative AT mines. The standard tests for Transportability were carried out; General Dimensions, Weight and Approach/Departure angles. Mobility was assessed by measuring the turning circle and results from the cross-country and alpine tracks. The Performance criteria encompassed an assessment of reliabilty, running costs and ease of maintenance, additional tests included encountering an inert minefield. Although Survivability was not assessed, it is the understanding of DERA that the Mk IV has been independantly tested against live mines in Jordan and by the Royal Netherlands Army Ammunition Branch. DERA/LWS/LSAA/TRD000603/1.2
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2 Aim<br />
3 Scope<br />
Page 2 <strong>of</strong> 77<br />
The aim <strong>of</strong> the trial was to test the potential <strong>of</strong> the new upgraded version <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Aardvark</strong><br />
<strong>Flail</strong> to clear anti-tank mines from roads, tracks and cross-country. The tests were carried<br />
out under the headings Transportability, Mobility and Performance. There were no<br />
Survivability tests conducted on this trial.<br />
The <strong>Aardvark</strong> <strong>Mk</strong> <strong>IV</strong> was evaluated on its performance and its ability to clear<br />
representative AT mines. The standard tests for Transportability were carried out;<br />
General Dimensions, Weight and Approach/Departure angles. Mobility was assessed by<br />
measuring the turning circle and results from the cross-country and alpine tracks. The<br />
Performance criteria encompassed an assessment <strong>of</strong> reliabilty, running costs and ease<br />
<strong>of</strong> maintenance, additional tests included encountering an inert minefield. Although<br />
Survivability was not assessed, it is the understanding <strong>of</strong> DERA that the <strong>Mk</strong> <strong>IV</strong> has been<br />
independantly tested against live mines in Jordan and by the Royal Netherlands Army<br />
Ammunition Branch.<br />
DERA/LWS/LSAA/TRD000603/1.2
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