Evaluation of Aardvark Mk IV Flail - gichd
Evaluation of Aardvark Mk IV Flail - gichd
Evaluation of Aardvark Mk IV Flail - gichd
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6.5.2 Inert Minefield Encounter (A7/2)<br />
6.5.2.1 Description:<br />
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A minefield consisting <strong>of</strong> inert filled AT mines was laid in a 6m by 3m area. <strong>Aardvark</strong> was<br />
set to clear it. The position <strong>of</strong> the minefield was on White Hill and had a gradient <strong>of</strong> 1 in<br />
13.7. <strong>Aardvark</strong> flailed uphill at a speed <strong>of</strong> 150m/hr.<br />
6.5.2.2 Results: Run 2 see figures 6.33 to 6.37<br />
Mine No. Mine Type Outcome<br />
1 TMA-3 Destroyed<br />
2 TMA-2 Destroyed<br />
3 TMA-3 Destroyed<br />
4 GIAT Minotaur Hit 4 times, thrown 25m behind vehicle to RHS<br />
5 TMA-3 Destroyed<br />
6.5.2.3 Comments & Observations<br />
The GIAT Minotaur would probably been destroyed or detonated.<br />
Figure 6-33; Plan <strong>of</strong> Run 2<br />
Table 6-9; Minefield Data Run 2<br />
DERA/LWS/LSAA/TRD000603/1.2