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The mine is highly programmable with an active window of between three hours and forty days, to choose a specific target in a convoy, as well as the ability to be re-programmed. The system can also be command initiated.
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anti-tank rocket, and has a tandem HEAT warhead, enabling it to penetrate the side armour of all main battle tanks, including those protected with
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The sensor package has an acoustic sensor that detects the approach of a suitable target and activates the passive
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sensors which trigger the launch of the rocket when the target passes in front of it.
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The rocket uses a modified version of the motor from the
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list of references
related reading
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inline citations
improve
introducing
Learn how and when to remove this message
off-route mine
infrared
laser
LAW 80
reactive armour
"CAT-UXO - Aceatm landmine"
"Germany: Mine Ban Policy," Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor
Category
Anti-tank mines

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