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ACAT III
M160 Robotic Mine Flail
PEO Combat Support and Combat Service Support | Detroit Arsenal, MI
WARFIGHTING
FUNCTION
Mission Command
Movement and Maneuver
Intelligence
Fires
Sustainment
Maneuver Support
and Protection
Engagement
ACQUISITION
LIFECYCLE PHASE
Materiel Solution Analysis
Technology Maturation &
Risk Reduction
Engineering & Manufacturing
Development
Production & Deployment
Operations & Support
MILESTONE DECISION
AUTHORITY
Defense Acquisition Executive
Army Acquisition Executive
Program Executive Officer
DESCRIPTION
The M160 Robotic Mine Flail is used to clear areas infested with land
mines and counter the effects of mines that could impede the mobility
of friendly forces, destroy systems or cause personnel casualties. It is
designed to be protected against mine explosion fragments. Mine clearing
is conducted using the flailing motion of high-speed, rotating chained
hammers. The machine digs and pounds the soil, which results in the
detonation or shattering of anti-personnel (AP) mines.
The system, an improved version of the basic commercial off-the-shelf
DOK-ING MV-4 Mechanical Anti-Personnel Mine Clearing System.
The remote control system provides real-time control of the mineclearing
vehicle and allows the operator to control the vehicle from either
a mounted or stand-off dismounted position.
The M160 is also equipped with a communication system that transfers
operating status and video feedback to the operator. The M160’s handheld,
stand-off, remote control feature allows the operator to remain
outside the range of exploding mines during the clearing process.
Additionally, the engine and vital components of the machine are
protected by steel armor plates. Mine rollers and earth-moving blades will
be fielded to units after being reset to a desired level of combat capability.
BENEFIT TO THE WARFIGHTER
The M160 provides stand-off protection to Soldiers while they clear areas
of AP mines.
SPECIFICATIONS
Major components:
• Engine
• Hydraulic system
• Flail head assembly
• Remote control system
• Drive train
PROGRAM STATUS
• Current: Completing reset to desired level of combat capability;
updating technical manuals and incorporating Engineering
Change Proposals
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES
• 2QFY17: Begin fielding
• 4QFY21: Fielding complete
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