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The Area Mine Clearance System-Medium Flail is an armored countermine vehicle designed for clearing large areas
of anti-tank (AT) and anti-personnel (AP) landmines.
On 27 July, 2010, the U.S. Government awarded a five-year indefinite contract to Hydrema of Stovering,
Denmark, for delivery of the AMCS (Medium Flail). Two of four Hydrema 910MCV2 Medium Flails for system
acceptance testing were delivered on 4 October 2010.
Protected by a 14 mm ballistic-rated armor steel plate, the operator cabin is located farthest away from the clearing
area, providing increased Soldier survivability.
- 72 chains on the 3.5 meter-wide flail shaft rotate at up to 440 rpm to unearth, destroy or detonate AT/AP landmines on contact
- Effective ground penetration depth is up to 250 mm on firm ground; up to 400 mm in sandy soil
- Upgraded version equipped with a yaw control to prevent ridges of earth forming in a cleared lane
- Dual-engine vehicle provides increased clearance power and improved safety
- System can be transported by loader vehicle, rail, or airlifted in a Hercules C-130
- Transformation of flail unit from transport position to working configuration achieved in approximately 5 minutes
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