Hydrema 910 Danish Mine Clearing Vehicle
Hyrdrema 910 MCV
Mine Clearing Vehicle
Other
Basic Information
Name
Hydrema 910 Danish Mine Clearing Vehicle
Designation
Hyrdrema 910 MCV
Alternate Designation
Hyrdrema 910 MCV
Equipment Type
Mine Clearing Vehicle
Manufacturer
Hydrema
Date of Introduction
1996
Description
The Hydrema 910 MCV mine clearing vehicle was designed for military and peacekeeping operations. Production commenced in 1996. This mine clearing vehicle is in service with Denmark. The MCV has been described as a »medieval mechanism” and a “mine munching monster”, and this 10 metres long, 18 tonnes heavy machine does have a somewhat intimidating effect on the viewer when the flail and its 72 chains start rotating and the hammers at the ends of the chains dig into the ground, often accompanied by a large cloud of dust. The effect on the mines is also very convincing - the mines are either detonated or torn apart.
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Variants
910 MCV
The Hydrema 910 MCV mine clearing vehicle was designed for military and peacekeeping operations.
910 MCV-2
Hydrema 910 MCV2 (series 2) a current production version with improved clearing ability. It is fitted with more powerful engines. When in operation, both engines of this vehicle drive the flail unit. This upgraded system is in service with India and USA.
System
Alternative Designation
Hyrdrema 910 MCV
Type
Mine Clearing Vehicle
Manufacturer
Hydrema
Crew
2 ea
Chassis
The vehicle is based on an articulated chassis so that all four wheels are in contact with the ground at all times. When being driven on roads, the cab is to the front; during mine clearing operations, the vehicle is driven in reverse with the cab to the rear.
Deployment Capability
the MCV is easy to deploy and can be transported by rail, loader vehicle or airlifted to its destination and be operational within minutes. Self-transportable on roads with a top speed at up to 42km/h.
Dimensions
Length, Transport
9.2 m
Length, Mine clearing
10 m
Width, Air Transport
2.8 m
Width, Clearing
4.69 m
Height
3.6 m
Weight
18,500 kg
Ground Clearance
400 mm
Automotive
Front Engine Name
Perkins 1006-6TW
Front Engine Type
6-cylinder in-line turbocharged water-cooled 4-stroke diesel
Front Engine Power
185 hp at 2,600 rpm
Rear Engine Name
Perkins 1006-6TW
Rear Engine Type
6-cylinder in-line turbocharged water-cooled 4-stroke diesel
Rear Engine Power
185 hp at 2,600 rpm
Fuel Capacity
300 Liters
Transmission
ZF WG 160 [6WG 150] 6 speed powershift with torque converter; separate hydrostatic drive unit for mine clearing
Steering
hydrostatic articulated steering with emergency steering backup
Maximum Road Speed
40 km/h
Mine Clearing Speed, On-Road
0-13 km/h
Mine Clearing Speed, Off-Road
0-1.4 km/h
Range
INA
Steering
hydrostatic articulated steering with emergency steering backup
Brakes
hydraulic dual circuit servo-assisted with oil immersed discs on all wheels
Tires
17.5R 25 non-directional with foam filling. Optional 600/55 26.5 wide base tyres with foam filling
Electrical System
2 × 24 V
Batteries
2 × 12 V 72 Ah for each system
Alternator
1 each: 100 A, 55 A
Gradient
60%
Side Slope
30%
Vertical Step
0.5 m
Trench
0.5 m
Fording
0.7 m
Flail System
Flail Rotating Chanins
Equipped with 72 rotating chains and a deflector shield for blast and fragment protection from explosives, the flail unit is the driving force behind the 910MCV.The rotating chains either detonate or tear the mines apart while keeping the operator safe in the armored cabin. That might seem simple, but it is a very effective mine-clearing method.
Flail Width
3.5 m
Flail Diameter
2.2 m
Flail Weight
0.9 kg
Flail Rotating Speed
0-400 rpm
Flail Clearing Path
The flail, which has a 3.5 m clearing path, is powered from both diesel engines giving power to two hydraulic motors providing continuously variable speed rotation against or away from the vehicle.
Flail Protection
Behind the flail is an armoured blast deflector plate for protection against blast effect and fragments. Flail and shield plate level can be adjusted either manually or automatically.
Main Weapon System
Note
This mine clearing vehicle carries no armament.
Protection
Hull Armor
The fully-enclosed, all-welded steel armour cab protects the occupants from small arms fire up to 7.62 mm armour piercing calibre and large bullet-proof windows give all round visibility.
Applique Armor
Available
Mine Clearing
Yes, This vehicle withstands 10 kg TNT blasts. It clears both anti-tank and anti-personnel mines.
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
INA
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
Denmark
Category
Mobility
Land > Combat Support Vehicles > Mobility
Filter Label
H
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
—
Height
3.6 m
Weight
18500 kg
Operators (5)
United States
India
Denmark
Norway
Singapore
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