Evaluation of Aardvark Mk IV Flail - gichd

6.5.6 Inert Minefield Encounter (A7/6)
6.5.6.1 Description:
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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 Birch Up on the Alpine Way and had a
gradient of
1 in 3.5. Aardvark flailed uphill at a speed of 300m/hr.
6.5.6.2 Results: Run 6 see figures 6.51 to 6.55.
Mine No. Mine Type Outcome
1 TMA-3 Destroyed
2 TMRP-6 Destroyed
3 TMA-3 Destroyed
4 GIAT Minotaur Hit 4 times
5 GIAT Minotaur Hit 4 times
6.5.6.3 Comments & Observations
Figure 6-51; Plan of Run 6
Table 6-13; Minefield Data Run 6
The pencil in Figure 6.55 has been placed along the edge of the flail line. The GIAT
Minotaurs would probably been destroyed or detonated.
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