| Project Nr.: | 3.2.45 |
| Title: | MV 10 test and evaluation |
| Description: | Performance and survivability testing of the MV-10 according to the CEN Workshop on Test and Evaluation of Demining Machines (CWA 15044:2004) test guidelines. |
| Aim: | To establish CWA 15044 characteristics of the MV-10 |
| Request: | Manufacturer |
| Category: | Mechanical Assistance |
| Type: | Test and Evaluation |
| Equipment: | DOK-ING MV-10 |
| Development: | COTS |
| Time Frame: | 2008-05-01 to 2008-05-31 |
| Place: | SWEDEC Norra Kulla test range in Eksjö (Sweden) |
| Lead Nation: | Sweden |
| Partners: | |
| Status: | Archived |
| Comments: | Canada (Defence Research and Development - DRDC) in co-operation with the Croatian Mine Action Centre - Centre for Testing Development and Training (CROMAC - CTRO) carried out a CWA performance test of the MV-10 in summer 2006 (ITEP Project 3.2.35). The manufacturer made some modifications of both the machine (new remote control system) and the SOP for the driver and therefore requested a new CWA 15044 test in 2008. |
| Results/Conclusions: | The test report was published in October 2008. The report provides results of the performance tests in sand, gravel and topsoil with mine targets buried at 0 , 10 and 15 cm depth. It also includes the associated ground penetration depth measurements (fibreboard penetration profiles) and ground processing times. The report further presents the results of the survivability of the machine against three AT-mines, of which two mines were flush buried and one was buried at a depth of 35 cm.The main conclusions are as follows: The MV-10 triggered or neutralised 425 out of 450 mines - 95 % of the targets used in the trial. The clearance results varied from 42/50 to 50/50 triggered or neutralised mines, depending on soil type and target depth. Some of the measured ground penetraton profiles showed skipzones which were attributed to the high forward speed applied in the corresponding test lanes. This high forward speed was also judged to be the reason for the lower performance in certain test lanes.The machine demonstrated the ability to penetrate well beyond the depth required to engage the deepest targets. In all but the most difficult soil, a smooth uniform ground penetration profile across the entire width of the machine was observed.The machine suffered little damage during the AT survivability tests (Swedish m/41-47AT mine). A few chains and hammers were lost from the flail, while the tiller also showed some missing and/or bent teeth.The problem noted in the 2006 trial regarding the automatic depth control had not been addressed prior to this trial, but will be taken into account in the next version of the machine. |