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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6.5.8 Inert Minefield Encounter (A7/8)<br />
6.5.8.1 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 Birch Down heading downhill on the<br />
Alpine Way and had a gradient <strong>of</strong> 1 in 2.7. <strong>Aardvark</strong> flailed uphill at a speed <strong>of</strong> 200m/hr.<br />
6.5.8.2 Results: Run 8 see figures 6.62 to 6.66.<br />
Mine No. Mine Type Outcome<br />
1 TMA-3 Outside <strong>Flail</strong> path<br />
2 TMA-3 Destroyed<br />
3 TMA-2 Destroyed<br />
4 GIAT Minotaur Hit 4 times<br />
5 GIAT Minotaur Hit 3 times<br />
6.5.8.3 Comments & Observations<br />
Figure 6-62; Plan <strong>of</strong> Run 8<br />
Table 6-15; Minefield Data Run 8<br />
At start-up the flails on the RHS were seen to oscillate in a left to right motion causing a<br />
100mm rut to be formed, this rut did not adversely affect the clearance<br />
DERA/LWS/LSAA/TRD000603/1.2
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