Ukraine acquires British-made mine clearing vehicle
Ukraine has acquired a huge Armtac 400 mine-clearing vehicle thanks to donations through the “national fundraising platform” called United 24.
The Armtac 400 is designed to clear paths through minefields and provides area clearance using a motorized flail system to detonate mines in a safe manner. With its hydraulically driven 3 meter Tiller rotor, it is capable of clearing 2,400 square meters per hour (depending on terrain & operator experience). With an effective tilling depth of 55cm the Armtrac 400 is designed to destroy & withstand 10kg Anti-Tank mines.
The mine-clearing vehicle was developed and manufactured by Burwell-based Armtrac Limited company.
The Armtac 400 is remote controlled up to 800 meters allowing the Operator to remain at a safe distance while still maintaining 100% control of all the machine’s functions, or alternatively with its fully armoured, sound proofed & air-conditioned cabin (which can withstand NATO Ball at point blank range), an Operator can maintain a detailed “bird’s eye” view of demining operations in complete comfort & safety.
