Minefield breaching system
US5099747A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 1990 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B12/362
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
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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