PNMIRK Danish Armored Mine Clearing Vehicle
P_NMIRL
Armored Mine Clearing Vehicle
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Basic Information
Name
PNMIRK Danish Armored Mine Clearing Vehicle
Designation
P_NMIRL
Alternate Designation
P_NMIRL; Wisent 1; Bergepanzer Wisent
Equipment Type
Armored Mine Clearing Vehicle
Manufacturer
German FFG company as a private venture
Date of Introduction
2010
Description
PNMIRK is the Danish abbreviation for Pansret Minerydningskøretøj, Armoured Mine clearing Vehicle – a unique Danish combInation of the Wisent ARV and the Full Width Pearson Mine Clearing Plough. It is used to clear a path of mines or IEDs for all kind of vehicles and personnel. Besides the full width plough the PNMIRK also has MSD Signature Duplicator (this creates a magnetic field in front of the vehicle to set off magnetic mines), and at the back a Lane Marking System (LMS) that by air pressure shoots markers along the cleared path.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Tracked
Engine
Diesel (960 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
65.0 km/h
Range
600.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
P_NMIRL; Wisent 1; Bergepanzer Wisent
Type
Armored Mine Clearing Vehicle
Manufacturer
German FFG company as a private venture
Crew
3 ea
Bucket Capacity
1.3 m³
Dig Depth
4.4 m
Lifting Capacity
30 tons
Winch Capacity
35 tons
Towed Load
50 tons
Earth Working Capacity (Dozer)
300 m³/h
Earth Working Capacity (Excavator Arm)
300 m³/h
Front Mounted Dozer Blade
It can be used to clear obstacles and for earthmowing operations. It is also used as an earth anchor to stabilize the vehicle during craning, winching and excavating operations.
ARV
In the ARV role the Wisent 1 can recover damaged, stuck, swamped or overturned combat vehicles on the battlefield. It also tows them to the nearest shelter, or maintenance unit. Vehicle can also provide maintenance service in the field. Crew of the Wisent 1 operate from under armor protection.
The Full Width Mine Plough (FWMP)
Description
This produces a safe and mine free cleared lane for following vehicles. This product is battle proven and is in service with, amongst others, the British Army, the U.S. Army, the U.S. Marine Corps and the Finnish, Danish, Dutch and Swedish Armed Forces.
The blast resistant system comprises three main parts; two 9-tine track width blades to protect vehicle tracks and a central 5-tine vee blade to provide full width clearance. Fold out blade extensions to each side of the system ensure that mines are pushed well beyond the width of the cleared lane.
Ploughing depth is controlled by plough skids which remain in contact with the ground at all times. The system works well in a wide range of soil conditions and ground undulations. The FWMP can be fitted using a common interface kit which allows the task equipment to be quickly and easily interchanged and jettisoned increasing the operational capability of the host vehicle.
Key Features
*Rapidly clears mines and IEDs from the full width of the host vehicle
*Blast resistant and can remain fully operational after a mine detonation
*Designed to minimize the tractive effort required
*Capable of operating in a wide range of soil conditions
*Low maintenance
*Can be fitted with a MSD to counter magnetic influence fused mines
Operation and Control
*The FWMP(H) has two operating positions; stowed for cross-country travel and deployed for breaching operations. Two hydraulic lift cylinders stow and deploy the plough blades.
*Hydraulic power is provided by an in-built electrohydraulic power system if the FWMP is directly fitted to the vehicle. If the FWMP(H) is fitted using a Pearson Engineering common interface kit (HLA), an on-board hydraulic system is supplied.
*The FWMP(H) is controlled from a Multipurpose Control Unit (MCU) mounted within easy reach of the vehicle driver.
Modular
*The FWMP(H) can be rapidly attached to, or detached from, the vehicle and interchanged with other Special to Role equipment using a (HLA)
*An optional Hard Surface Device (HSD) can be fitted to the FWMP(H) to clear mines and munitions laid on the surface of roads and hard flat terrain.
*An optional Magnetic System Duplicator (MSD) can be fitted to help protect the equipment from the effect of magnetically fused mines.
*A purpose built Transportation Pallet facilitates both storage and transport and is capable of fitting into either an ISO container or onto a DROPS pallet.
Dimensions
Length
8.2 m
Width
3.5 m
Height
3 m
Weight
47 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
MTU MB 838 Ca M500
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
960
Transmission
INA
Maximum Speed
65 km/h
Range
600 km
Gradient
60%
Side Slope
30%
Vertical Step
0.7 m
Trench
2.5 m
Fording
1.2 m
Main Weapon System
Note
1 x 12.7 mm (optional)
Protection
Hull Armor
This multi-purpose combat vehicle has a level of protection, similar to that of the Leopard 1 main battle tank. Vehicle withstands blasts equivalent to 8 kg of TNT anywhere under the hull or under any track location. Interior is lined with a spall liner.
Applique Armor
Available
Mine Clearing
Yes, The Wisent 1 can be also reconfigured for mine clearing role. It can clear pathways through minefields, allowing assault units to pass, before enemy establishes defenses. For this role it can be fitted with a full-width mine plough and a safe lane marking system.
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
No
Details
Country of Origin
Denmark
Category
Mobility
Land > Combat Support Vehicles > Mobility
Filter Label
P
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
8.2 m
Width
3.5 m
Height
3 m
Weight
47000 kg
Operators (3)
Germany
Denmark
Greenland
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