Evaluation of Aardvark Mk IV Flail - gichd
Evaluation of Aardvark Mk IV Flail - gichd Evaluation of Aardvark Mk IV Flail - gichd
6.5.4 Inert Minefield Encounter (A7/4) 6.5.4.1 Description: Page 46 of 77 A minefield consisting of inert filled AT mines was laid in a 6m by 3m area. Aardvark was set to clear it. The position of the minefield was on Alpine Way and had a gradient of 1 in 5.8. Aardvark flailed uphill at a speed of 150m/hr. 6.5.4.2 Results: Run 4 see figures 6.43 to 6.45 Mine No. Mine Type Outcome 1 TMA-3 Partly Damaged 2 TMA-2 Destroyed 3 TMA-5 Destroyed 4 GIAT Minotaur Hit 2-3 times 5 TMA-3 Destroyed 6.5.4.3 Comments & Observations The GIAT Minotaur would probably been destroyed or detonated. Figure 6-43; Plan of Run 4 Table 6-11; Minefield Data Run 4 DERA/LWS/LSAA/TRD000603/1.2
Figure 6-44; Layout of Run 4 Figure 6-45; Aardvark just passed Run 4, GIAT in foreground DERA/LWS/LSAA/TRD000603/1.2 Page 47 of 77
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6.5.4 Inert Minefield Encounter (A7/4)<br />
6.5.4.1 Description:<br />
Page 46 <strong>of</strong> 77<br />
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 Alpine Way and had a gradient <strong>of</strong><br />
1 in 5.8. <strong>Aardvark</strong> flailed uphill at a speed <strong>of</strong> 150m/hr.<br />
6.5.4.2 Results: Run 4 see figures 6.43 to 6.45<br />
Mine No. Mine Type Outcome<br />
1 TMA-3 Partly Damaged<br />
2 TMA-2 Destroyed<br />
3 TMA-5 Destroyed<br />
4 GIAT Minotaur Hit 2-3 times<br />
5 TMA-3 Destroyed<br />
6.5.4.3 Comments & Observations<br />
The GIAT Minotaur would probably been destroyed or detonated.<br />
Figure 6-43; Plan <strong>of</strong> Run 4<br />
Table 6-11; Minefield Data Run 4<br />
DERA/LWS/LSAA/TRD000603/1.2
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