Evaluation of Aardvark Mk IV Flail - gichd

6.5.7 Inert Minefield Encounter (A7/7)
6.5.7.1 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.
6.5.7.2 Results: Run 7 see figures 6.56 to 6.61.
Mine No. Mine Type Outcome
1 TMA-3 Outside Flail path
2 TMRP-6 Destroyed
3 TMA-2 Destroyed
4 GIAT Minotaur Hit 4 times
5 GIAT Minotaur Hit 4 times
6.5.7.3 Comments & Observations
Figure 6-56; Plan of Run 7
Table 6-14; Minefield Data Run 7
The GIAT Minotaur would probably been destroyed or detonated. Typical dust profile
shown in figure 6.58.
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