Pearson Engineering’s latest mine plough development is to provide lightweight combat forces with the ability to independently move through minefields, the company writes in a press release. According to Pearson Engineering, the self-protection mine plough, named VECTOR to signal its ability to support momentum, speed and force projection, incorporates battle proven mine plough design principles.
VECTOR features two plough blades, each covering at least the width of the vehicle’s wheels to create a safe route for the vehicle to advance. Each plough blade brings buried mines to the surface and moves them into ‘spoil heaps’ either side of the vehicle.
VECTOR was recently trialled by the Spanish Army for use with the VCR DRAGÓN, the mission set of which requires independent manoeuvre across the battlefield. The option to move through, rather than around areas which may contain mines, supports freedom of manoeuvre, the company writes. VECTOR is attached to host vehicles using Pearson Engineering’s vehicle integration methodology
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