Mine neutralisation with small calibre projectile impact
conference paper
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has asked TNO to study mine neutralisation by small calibre projectile impact. This method would not demand the close approach of a suspected object. A single shot
with a high accuracy weapon at a large stand-off will eliminate the danger and will allow for close approach to inspect the object after observing the necessary safety time. This paper discusses the laboratory study performed to evaluate the reactions of an Anti Personnel pressure activated mine, the Dutch AP- 22C1, both with and without detonator. These preliminary results show that mine neutralisation with small calibre projectile impact seems a promising technique (using .338″ AP, .50″ Ball or .50″ APIHC projectiles). However, armed mines (with detonator) could respond with a detonation, followed by unwanted collateral damage
with a high accuracy weapon at a large stand-off will eliminate the danger and will allow for close approach to inspect the object after observing the necessary safety time. This paper discusses the laboratory study performed to evaluate the reactions of an Anti Personnel pressure activated mine, the Dutch AP- 22C1, both with and without detonator. These preliminary results show that mine neutralisation with small calibre projectile impact seems a promising technique (using .338″ AP, .50″ Ball or .50″ APIHC projectiles). However, armed mines (with detonator) could respond with a detonation, followed by unwanted collateral damage
Topics
TNO Identifier
782362
ISBN
1932078525
9781932078527
9781932078527
Publisher
DEStech Publications Inc.
Source title
22nd International Symposium on Ballistics. 14 November 2005 through 18 November 2005
Editor(s)
Flis, W.
Scott, B.
Scott, B.
Pages
900-907
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