Minefield breaching system

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1990-11-30

1992-03-31

Brown, David H.

Ordnance

Mine-destroying devices

42105, 89 134, 102504, F41H 1114

Patent

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050997475

ABSTRACT:
A minefield breaching system or apparatus and a delivery projectile therefor comprises a projectile arranged to be mounted on a rifle, light mortar or similar weapon and to be projected in a desired direction by firing a round from the weapon into the projectile; an explosive line connected directly or indirectly at one end thereof to the projectile; and detonation means arranged to be connected directly or indirectly to the explosive line at the other end thereof for detonation of the explosive line; the projectile comprising a rocket the motor of which is arranged for operational ignition upon a round from the weapon being fired into the projectile, and the projectile carrying a presence or location indicator together with power means for operation of the indicator.

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