Evaluation of Aardvark Mk IV Flail - gichd
Evaluation of Aardvark Mk IV Flail - gichd Evaluation of Aardvark Mk IV Flail - gichd
Page 68 of 77 Figure 6.72 below summarises the results of all Inert Minefield Encounters. Mines Laid End State of Mines Buried Flush Surface Total Hit Missed Outside width of Flail TMA-2 0 2 5 7 7 0 0 TMA-3 11 5 2 18 16 0 2 TMA-5 0 2 0 2 2 0 0 TMRP-6 0 0 3 3 3 0 0 GIAT 15 15 13 0 2 45 41 0 4 Figure 6-72; Summary of Mines Laid/Cleared DERA/LWS/LSAA/TRD000603/1.2
6.5.10 Running Costs and Ease of Maintenance 6.5.10.1 Description: 6.5.10.2 Results: Throughout the trial maintenance needs were recorded and repair times were noted. Aardvark was run for a total of 12 hours during the week. 2 sets of chain were replaced during the week ( 1 hour to change). The track pads were changed in 1hour. It was stated that the flail could be removed from the prime mover in 20 minutes. 100 litres of fuel was used. 1 fuse was replaced 6.5.10.3 Comments & Observations The Aardvark flail appeared to be an easy machine to service and maintain with a well thought out maintenance schedule. See Appendix B DERA/LWS/LSAA/TRD000603/1.2 Page 69 of 77
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6.5.10 Running Costs and Ease <strong>of</strong> Maintenance<br />
6.5.10.1 Description:<br />
6.5.10.2 Results:<br />
Throughout the trial maintenance needs were recorded and repair times were noted.<br />
<strong>Aardvark</strong> was run for a total <strong>of</strong> 12 hours during the week.<br />
2 sets <strong>of</strong> chain were replaced during the week ( 1 hour to change).<br />
The track pads were changed in 1hour.<br />
It was stated that the flail could be removed from the prime mover in 20 minutes.<br />
100 litres <strong>of</strong> fuel was used.<br />
1 fuse was replaced<br />
6.5.10.3 Comments & Observations<br />
The <strong>Aardvark</strong> flail appeared to be an easy machine to service and maintain with a well<br />
thought out maintenance schedule. See Appendix B<br />
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