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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6.5.9 Inert Minefield Encounter (A7/9) 6.5.9.1 Description: 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 in a 215mm deep puddle on the flat run onto the cross-country track and was on flat horizontal ground. Aardvark flailed at a speed of 200m/hr. 6.5.9.2 Results: Run 9 Mine No. Mine Type Outcome 1 TMA-3 Destroyed 2 TMRP-6 Destroyed 3 TMA-3 Destroyed 4 GIAT Minotaur Hit 2 times 5 GIAT Minotaur Hit 2 times 6.5.9.3 Comments & Observations The flail speed dropped from 300 to 260 rpm. Figure 6-67; Plan of Run 9 Table 6-16; Minefield Data Run 9 DERA/LWS/LSAA/TRD000603/1.2 Page 65 of 77
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6.5.9 Inert Minefield Encounter (A7/9)<br />
6.5.9.1 Description:<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 in a 215mm deep puddle on the flat run<br />
onto the cross-country track and was on flat horizontal ground. <strong>Aardvark</strong> flailed at a<br />
speed <strong>of</strong> 200m/hr.<br />
6.5.9.2 Results: Run 9<br />
Mine No. Mine Type Outcome<br />
1 TMA-3 Destroyed<br />
2 TMRP-6 Destroyed<br />
3 TMA-3 Destroyed<br />
4 GIAT Minotaur Hit 2 times<br />
5 GIAT Minotaur Hit 2 times<br />
6.5.9.3 Comments & Observations<br />
The flail speed dropped from 300 to 260 rpm.<br />
Figure 6-67; Plan <strong>of</strong> Run 9<br />
Table 6-16; Minefield Data Run 9<br />
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