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The DOK-ING MV-4 is a remotely controlled, tracked mine clearance system designed for the destruction of anti-personnel mines and unexploded ordnance. It is produced by DOK-ING in Croatia, a company with extensive humanitarian mine clearance field experience.
The MV-4 is remotely controlled within a range of 3,000m and has a standard working width of 1725mm. The machine can be controlled by an operator using a portable control panel, or from a second armour-protected tracked vehicle. The machine is small and light and is suited for mine clearance and vegetation cutting in built-up areas, forests or in other areas unsuitable for larger machines such as house yards or woodland. The low ground pressure makes the machine suitable for operations on wet ground. The driving engine and other vital parts of the machine are protected by Swedish HARDOX 400 armoured plates 8-10mm thick.
The light weight of the machine ensures rapid deployment. The machine can be loaded onto an ordinary truck or trailer. For transport over large distances and internationally, the machine and all necessary spare parts and accessories can be packed into a standard 20ft ISO shipping container. The MV-4 is fitted with four “eye-hook” lifting points for helicopter transport, and is certified for the Helicopter Sling Load (HSL) and for the Fixed Wing Airlift.
The major components not produced by DOK-ING – such as the engine (Perkins) and hydraulics (Rexroth Bosch) – are produced by major international manufacturers, and spare parts can be easily obtained worldwide from local sources.
DOK-ING has its own in-house service capabilities and can send a team at short notice to any location in the world.
DOK-ING maintains adequate stocks of spare parts – both those produced by DOK-ING and outsourced components.
Instruction manuals are available in Croatian, English, and Spanish, and translation into the customer’s language is possible.
Manuals and documentation are part of the purchase package.
Basic training of operators and mechanics is provided by the manufacturer and is free of charge.
The warranty is provided for 12 months.
General support service is provided by the manufacturer.
Additional equipmentequipment
a physical, mechanical, electrical and/or electronic system which is used to enhance human activities, procedures and practices.
available includes additional tool attachments, up-armour kit, and video system.
The recommended level of maintenance is:
• daily inspectioninspection
the observation, measurement, examination, testing, evaluation or gauging of one or more components of a product or service and comparing these with specified requirements to determine conformity.
(routine maintenance);
• periodic maintenance (approximately monthly); and
• annual inspectioninspection
the observation, measurement, examination, testing, evaluation or gauging of one or more components of a product or service and comparing these with specified requirements to determine conformity.
.
The company recommends one operator/mechanic for the operation and maintenance of the machine.
• Croatian Mine ActionMine Action
activities which aim to reduce the social, economic and environmental impact of mines, and ERW including unexploded sub-munitions.
Note: Mine action is not just about demining; it is also about people and societies, and how they are affected by landmine and ERW contamination. The objective of mine action is to reduce the risk from landmines and ERW to a level where people can live safely; in which economic, social and health development can occur free from the constraints imposed by landmine and ERW contamination, and in which the victims’ different needs can be addressed. Mine action comprises five complementary groups of activities:
a) MRE;
b) humanitarian demining, i.e. mine and ERW survey, mapping, marking and clearance;
c) victim assistance, including rehabilitation and reintegration;
d) stockpile destruction; and
e) advocacy against the use of APM.
Note: A number of other enabling activities are required to support these five components of mine action, including: assessment and planning, the mobilisation and prioritisation of resources, information management, human skills development and management training, QM and the application of effective, appropriate and safe equipment.
Centre, Testing of MV-4 MineMine
munition designed to be placed under, on or near the ground or other surface area and to be exploded by the presence, proximity or contact of a person or a vehicle. [APMBC]
Clearing Machine, Sisak, Croatia, May 2002.
• Swedish ArmedArmed
the state of a mine or explosive ordnance when all elements of the fuzing train are in line and capable of initiation/firing by applied energy.
Forces, Swedish EOD and DeminingDemining
demining /humanitarian demining activities which lead to the removal of mine and ERW hazards, including technical survey, mapping, clearance, marking, post-clearance documentation, community mine action liaison and the handover of cleared land. Demining may be carried out by different types of organisations, such as NGOs, commercial companies, national mine action teams or military units. Demining may be emergency-based or developmental.(In IMAS standards and guides, the terms demining and humanitarian demining are interchangeable.)Note: in IMAS standards and guides, mine and ERW clearance is considered to be just one part of the demining process.
Note: in IMAS standards and guides, demining is considered to be one component of mine action.
Note: in IMAS standards and guides, the terms demining and humanitarian demining are interchangeable.
Centre (SWEDEC), Defense Forces, Göta Engineer Regiment, Final Report – Machine for removal of anti-personnel mines MV-4, Eksjö, Sweden, November 2002.
• Swedish Defence Matriel Administration (FMV), Combat Vehicles and Mobility Directorate, TestTest
determination of one or more characteristics according to a procedure. [ISO 9000:2000]
Centre, Testing of the cooling capacity of the light vehicle for clearanceclearance
in the context of mine action, the term refers to ..... tasks or actions to ensure the removal and/or the destruction of all mine and ERW hazards from a specified area to the specified depth.
of antipersonnel mines, Skövde, Sweden, August 2003.
• JämtTeknik, System SafetySafety
the reduction of risk to a tolerable level. [ISO Guide 51:1999(E)]
Work for MV-4 MAPMCS, Sweden, October 2003.
• U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Ground, Detailed TestTest
determination of one or more characteristics according to a procedure. [ISO 9000:2000]
Report for the Production Qualification TestTest
determination of one or more characteristics according to a procedure. [ISO 9000:2000]
(PQT) for Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E³) SafetySafety
the reduction of risk to a tolerable level. [ISO Guide 51:1999(E)]
Release on the MV-4 Mini Flail, Aberdeen, MD, USA, March 2004.
• U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, Final TestTest
determination of one or more characteristics according to a procedure. [ISO 9000:2000]
Report for the DOK-ING MV-4 Mechanical Anti-Personnel MineMine
munition designed to be placed under, on or near the ground or other surface area and to be exploded by the presence, proximity or contact of a person or a vehicle. [APMBC]
Clearing System Assessment TestTest
determination of one or more characteristics according to a procedure. [ISO 9000:2000]
, Yuma, Arizona, USA, April 2004.
• Swedish ArmedArmed
the state of a mine or explosive ordnance when all elements of the fuzing train are in line and capable of initiation/firing by applied energy.
Forces, Swedish EOD and DeminingDemining
demining /humanitarian demining activities which lead to the removal of mine and ERW hazards, including technical survey, mapping, clearance, marking, post-clearance documentation, community mine action liaison and the handover of cleared land. Demining may be carried out by different types of organisations, such as NGOs, commercial companies, national mine action teams or military units. Demining may be emergency-based or developmental.(In IMAS standards and guides, the terms demining and humanitarian demining are interchangeable.)Note: in IMAS standards and guides, mine and ERW clearance is considered to be just one part of the demining process.
Note: in IMAS standards and guides, demining is considered to be one component of mine action.
Note: in IMAS standards and guides, the terms demining and humanitarian demining are interchangeable.
Centre (SWEDEC), MV-4 TestTest
determination of one or more characteristics according to a procedure. [ISO 9000:2000]
and EvaluationEvaluation
the analysis of a result or a series of results to establish the quantitative and qualitative effectiveness and worth of software, a component, equipment or system, within the environment in which it will operate.
Note: Definition when used in context of equipment test and evaluation.
an assessment, as systematic and objective as possible, of an on-going or completed project, programme or policy, its design, implementation and results. The aim is to determine the relevance and fulfilment of objectives, developmental efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability. An evaluation should provide information that is credible and useful, enabling the incorporation of lessons learned into the decision-making process of both recipients and donors.
Note: Definition from Principles for Evaluation of Development Assistance, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, DAC, 1991.
a process that attempts to determine as systematically and objectively as possible the merit or value of an intervention.
Note: The word ‘objectively’ indicates the need to achieve a balanced analysis, recognising bias and reconciling perspectives of different stakeholders (all those interested in, and affected by programmes, including both male and female beneficiaries as primary stakeholders) through use of different sources and methods.
Note: Evaluation is considered to be a strategic exercise.
Note: Definition when used in relation to programmes. (UNICEF Policy and Programming Manual)
– Survivability TestTest
determination of one or more characteristics according to a procedure. [ISO 9000:2000]
, Eksjö, Sweden, July 2004.
• Department of the Air Force, Headquarters Aeronautical Systems Center (AFMC), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Airlift Certification of the MV-4 MineMine
munition designed to be placed under, on or near the ground or other surface area and to be exploded by the presence, proximity or contact of a person or a vehicle. [APMBC]
Clearing System (MAPMCS), Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, USA, October 2004.
• Department of the Army, US Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Natick Soldier Center, Helicopter Sling Load (HSL) Certification for the MV-4 Robotic MineMine
munition designed to be placed under, on or near the ground or other surface area and to be exploded by the presence, proximity or contact of a person or a vehicle. [APMBC]
Flail, Natick, MA, USA, June 2005.
• Croatian Mine ActionMine Action
activities which aim to reduce the social, economic and environmental impact of mines, and ERW including unexploded sub-munitions.
Note: Mine action is not just about demining; it is also about people and societies, and how they are affected by landmine and ERW contamination. The objective of mine action is to reduce the risk from landmines and ERW to a level where people can live safely; in which economic, social and health development can occur free from the constraints imposed by landmine and ERW contamination, and in which the victims’ different needs can be addressed. Mine action comprises five complementary groups of activities:
a) MRE;
b) humanitarian demining, i.e. mine and ERW survey, mapping, marking and clearance;
c) victim assistance, including rehabilitation and reintegration;
d) stockpile destruction; and
e) advocacy against the use of APM.
Note: A number of other enabling activities are required to support these five components of mine action, including: assessment and planning, the mobilisation and prioritisation of resources, information management, human skills development and management training, QM and the application of effective, appropriate and safe equipment.
Centre, Centre for Testing, Development & Training (CROMAC-CTDT), Testing of the MVR-1 – Roller Tool Attachment, Sisak, Croatia, July 2005.
• Department of the Army, Headquarters, US Army Developmental TestTest
determination of one or more characteristics according to a procedure. [ISO 9000:2000]
Command, SafetySafety
the reduction of risk to a tolerable level. [ISO Guide 51:1999(E)]
Confirmation for DOK-ING MV-4 Mechanical Anti-Personnel MineMine
munition designed to be placed under, on or near the ground or other surface area and to be exploded by the presence, proximity or contact of a person or a vehicle. [APMBC]
Clearing System (MAPMCS) in Support of Field Use, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA, August 2005.
• Croatian Mine Action Centre Mine Action Centre
Mine Action Centre (MAC) an organisation that, on behalf of the National Mine Action Authority where it exists, typically is responsible for planning, coordination, overseeing and in some cases implementation of mine action projects. For national mine action programmes, the MAC/MACC usually acts as the operational office of the NMAA.
(CROMAC), Demining MachineDemining Machine
in the context of mine action, the term refers to ..... a unit of mechanical equipment used in demining operations.
Testing Committee: Possible Effects of Tested DeminingDemining
demining /humanitarian demining activities which lead to the removal of mine and ERW hazards, including technical survey, mapping, clearance, marking, post-clearance documentation, community mine action liaison and the handover of cleared land. Demining may be carried out by different types of organisations, such as NGOs, commercial companies, national mine action teams or military units. Demining may be emergency-based or developmental.(In IMAS standards and guides, the terms demining and humanitarian demining are interchangeable.)Note: in IMAS standards and guides, mine and ERW clearance is considered to be just one part of the demining process.
Note: in IMAS standards and guides, demining is considered to be one component of mine action.
Note: in IMAS standards and guides, the terms demining and humanitarian demining are interchangeable.
Machines, Appendix to CROMAC SOP 03.01: EfficiencyEfficiency
in the context of mine action evaluation, the term refers to… a measure of how economically resources/inputs (funds, expertise, time, etc.) are converted to results (outputs and outcomes.
Assessment of Technical SurveyTechnical Survey
describes a detailed intervention with clearance or verification assets into a Confirmed Hazardous Area, or part of a Confirmed Hazardous Area. It should confirm the presence of mines/ERW leading to the definition of one or more Defined Hazardous Area and may indicate the absence of mines/ERW which could allow land to be released when combined with other evidence.
and DeminingDemining
demining /humanitarian demining activities which lead to the removal of mine and ERW hazards, including technical survey, mapping, clearance, marking, post-clearance documentation, community mine action liaison and the handover of cleared land. Demining may be carried out by different types of organisations, such as NGOs, commercial companies, national mine action teams or military units. Demining may be emergency-based or developmental.(In IMAS standards and guides, the terms demining and humanitarian demining are interchangeable.)Note: in IMAS standards and guides, mine and ERW clearance is considered to be just one part of the demining process.
Note: in IMAS standards and guides, demining is considered to be one component of mine action.
Note: in IMAS standards and guides, the terms demining and humanitarian demining are interchangeable.
, 2007.
More tests reports are available under "Related Reports & Publications" in the right-hand column.
Limitations
Difficult to operate with precision from long distance. (This applies to all remotely controlled machines.)
System with attached flail creates huge dust clouds, as occurs with all flail systems in dry environments.
Strengths
Easy to transport on a light trailer.
The small size of the machine allows for flexible deployment.
Maintenance and repair can easily be made in field conditions.
Remote controls are simple to use.
Powerful engine.
Well-designed engine cooling system.
High qualityquality
degree to which a set of inherent characteristics fulfils requirements. [ISO 9000:2000]
armour for vital parts of the machine.
High qualityquality
degree to which a set of inherent characteristics fulfils requirements. [ISO 9000:2000]
steel for chains and hammers.
The standard tool for clearance tasks is the flail unit. On request, the MV-4 can be also equipped with the tiller unit, roller unit, blade unit or the special gripper unit. The MV-4 flail unit rotates at up to 900rpm, achieving a ground penetration depth from 240 mm to 320 mm, depending on soil conditions. Ground penetration is based on the impact force of the 34 flail hammers each with 0.9-2.62 of mass. The chains and hammers can quickly be replaced in case of damage or wear and tear. According to the manufacturer, a specially designed system keeps the clearing depth constant. The system is effective against vegetation and trees up to 50 mm in diameter. The action of the flail is intended to detonate or break up AP mines. A 10mm steel shield hoods the flail unit to protect the chassis.
The flail unit can be rotated both clockwise and anti-clockwise. The machine has the ability to pass over ditches 0.5m wide and 0.3m deep. The MV-4 can operate in steeply inclined terrain both transversely and longitudinally. Flailing can be done on transverse slopes of 35º up and down, driving on transversal slopes of 45º up and down, flailing longitudinal slopes of 20º, and driving on longitudinal slopes of 35º.
The MV-4 tiller unit can be used as an alternative to the flail, depending on project requirements. The tiller has 52 specially designed steel teeth which can break up or detonate AP mines up to a depth of 25cm.
The MV-4 blade unit is an exchangeable tool attachment that can be used for specific clearance-related tasks, such as; working soil containing explosives, removal or destruction of improvised explosive devices, clearing hazardous roadblocks, removal of vehicles, etc.
The MV-4 roller unit provides less disturbance to soil and can be used for different mine-related tasks and missions, such as mine proofing, fast area reduction, and area or route clearance. The roller unit is mounted on the front of the MV-4 prime mover and is pushed through and over the designated area. It consists of a series of roller segments that individually “float” on uneven ground.
The MV-4 gripper unit is a special additional tool for the MV-4 designed to: penetrate walls and vehicles; cut barbed wire; move small devices, UXO, vehicles, fuel drums; and is especially designed for clearance of improvised explosive devices.
The MV-4 can be equipped with the Perkins 1106 C-E60 TA modified diesel engine (129kw/175hp) or with the Perkins 1106D-E66 TA (186 kw/250hp). No special fuel or oil is required.
The fuel tank capacity is 70 litres, and the hydraulic oil capacity is 300 litres.
Fuel consumption is from 15 to 25 litres per hour (depending on soil conditions and operating scenario).
The major components not produced by DOK-ING – such as the engine (Perkins) and hydraulics (Rexroth Bosch) – are produced by major international manufacturers, and spare parts can be easily obtained worldwide from local sources.
DOK-ING has its own in-house service capabilities and can send a team at short notice to any location in the world.
DOK-ING maintains adequate stocks of spare parts – both those produced by DOK-ING and outsourced components.
Instruction manuals are available in Croatian, English, and Spanish, and translation into the customer’s language is possible.
Manuals and documentation are part of the purchase package.
Basic training of operators and mechanics is provided by the manufacturer and is free of charge.
The warranty is provided for 12 months.
General support service is provided by the manufacturer.
Additional equipmentequipment
a physical, mechanical, electrical and/or electronic system which is used to enhance human activities, procedures and practices.
available includes additional tool attachments, up-armour kit, and video system.
To date, 92 MV-4 Mine Clearance Systems have been purchased by various organisations/demining companies, including:
ARMED FORCES:
• US Army - 38 units operating in the USA, Afghanistan and Iraq;
• Swedish Army – 5 units operating in Sweden;
• Croatian Army – 4 units operating in Croatia;
• Irish Army – 2 units operating in Ireland;
• Sri Lankan Army – 4 units operating in Sri Lanka;
• Greek Army – 1 unit operating in Greece;
• Colombian Navy Marines - 1 unit operating in Colombia.
NATIONAL MINE ACTION AUTHORITIES:
• Croatian Mine Action Centre (CROMAC) - 4 units operating in Croatia;
• Iraqi National Mine Action Authority (NMAA) - 4 units operating in Iraq;
• Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) – 1 unit operating in Azerbaijan.
HUMANITARIAN NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS:
• Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) – 2 units operating in Croatia, and Sri Lanka;
• Swiss Foundation for Mine Action (FSD) - 1 unit operating in Sri Lanka;
• United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP) – 4 units operating in Sudan.
COMMERCIAL DEMINING COMPANIES:
• Mechem Consultants 4 units operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Korea;
• REASeuro Worldwide – 1 unit operating in Croatia;
• DIZ-EKO – 2 units operating in Croatia;
• DOK-ING DEMINING – 6 units operating in Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina;
• AVANGARD – 1 unit operating in Croatia;
• ENIGMA – 2 units operating in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina;
• RGCOMERCIAL – 1 unit operating in Colombia;
• SEDITA – 1 unit operating in Angola;
• TITAN – 1 unit operating in Croatia;
•ISTRAŽIVAČ – 2 units operating in Croatia.
The recommended level of maintenance is:
• daily inspectioninspection
the observation, measurement, examination, testing, evaluation or gauging of one or more components of a product or service and comparing these with specified requirements to determine conformity.
(routine maintenance);
• periodic maintenance (approximately monthly); and
• annual inspectioninspection
the observation, measurement, examination, testing, evaluation or gauging of one or more components of a product or service and comparing these with specified requirements to determine conformity.
.
The company recommends one operator/mechanic for the operation and maintenance of the machine.
• Croatian Mine ActionMine Action
activities which aim to reduce the social, economic and environmental impact of mines, and ERW including unexploded sub-munitions.
Note: Mine action is not just about demining; it is also about people and societies, and how they are affected by landmine and ERW contamination. The objective of mine action is to reduce the risk from landmines and ERW to a level where people can live safely; in which economic, social and health development can occur free from the constraints imposed by landmine and ERW contamination, and in which the victims’ different needs can be addressed. Mine action comprises five complementary groups of activities:
a) MRE;
b) humanitarian demining, i.e. mine and ERW survey, mapping, marking and clearance;
c) victim assistance, including rehabilitation and reintegration;
d) stockpile destruction; and
e) advocacy against the use of APM.
Note: A number of other enabling activities are required to support these five components of mine action, including: assessment and planning, the mobilisation and prioritisation of resources, information management, human skills development and management training, QM and the application of effective, appropriate and safe equipment.
Centre, Testing of MV-4 MineMine
munition designed to be placed under, on or near the ground or other surface area and to be exploded by the presence, proximity or contact of a person or a vehicle. [APMBC]
Clearing Machine, Sisak, Croatia, May 2002.
• Swedish ArmedArmed
the state of a mine or explosive ordnance when all elements of the fuzing train are in line and capable of initiation/firing by applied energy.
Forces, Swedish EOD and DeminingDemining
demining /humanitarian demining activities which lead to the removal of mine and ERW hazards, including technical survey, mapping, clearance, marking, post-clearance documentation, community mine action liaison and the handover of cleared land. Demining may be carried out by different types of organisations, such as NGOs, commercial companies, national mine action teams or military units. Demining may be emergency-based or developmental.(In IMAS standards and guides, the terms demining and humanitarian demining are interchangeable.)Note: in IMAS standards and guides, mine and ERW clearance is considered to be just one part of the demining process.
Note: in IMAS standards and guides, demining is considered to be one component of mine action.
Note: in IMAS standards and guides, the terms demining and humanitarian demining are interchangeable.
Centre (SWEDEC), Defense Forces, Göta Engineer Regiment, Final Report – Machine for removal of anti-personnel mines MV-4, Eksjö, Sweden, November 2002.
• Swedish Defence Matriel Administration (FMV), Combat Vehicles and Mobility Directorate, TestTest
determination of one or more characteristics according to a procedure. [ISO 9000:2000]
Centre, Testing of the cooling capacity of the light vehicle for clearanceclearance
in the context of mine action, the term refers to ..... tasks or actions to ensure the removal and/or the destruction of all mine and ERW hazards from a specified area to the specified depth.
of antipersonnel mines, Skövde, Sweden, August 2003.
• JämtTeknik, System SafetySafety
the reduction of risk to a tolerable level. [ISO Guide 51:1999(E)]
Work for MV-4 MAPMCS, Sweden, October 2003.
• U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Ground, Detailed TestTest
determination of one or more characteristics according to a procedure. [ISO 9000:2000]
Report for the Production Qualification TestTest
determination of one or more characteristics according to a procedure. [ISO 9000:2000]
(PQT) for Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E³) SafetySafety
the reduction of risk to a tolerable level. [ISO Guide 51:1999(E)]
Release on the MV-4 Mini Flail, Aberdeen, MD, USA, March 2004.
• U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, Final TestTest
determination of one or more characteristics according to a procedure. [ISO 9000:2000]
Report for the DOK-ING MV-4 Mechanical Anti-Personnel MineMine
munition designed to be placed under, on or near the ground or other surface area and to be exploded by the presence, proximity or contact of a person or a vehicle. [APMBC]
Clearing System Assessment TestTest
determination of one or more characteristics according to a procedure. [ISO 9000:2000]
, Yuma, Arizona, USA, April 2004.
• Swedish ArmedArmed
the state of a mine or explosive ordnance when all elements of the fuzing train are in line and capable of initiation/firing by applied energy.
Forces, Swedish EOD and DeminingDemining
demining /humanitarian demining activities which lead to the removal of mine and ERW hazards, including technical survey, mapping, clearance, marking, post-clearance documentation, community mine action liaison and the handover of cleared land. Demining may be carried out by different types of organisations, such as NGOs, commercial companies, national mine action teams or military units. Demining may be emergency-based or developmental.(In IMAS standards and guides, the terms demining and humanitarian demining are interchangeable.)Note: in IMAS standards and guides, mine and ERW clearance is considered to be just one part of the demining process.
Note: in IMAS standards and guides, demining is considered to be one component of mine action.
Note: in IMAS standards and guides, the terms demining and humanitarian demining are interchangeable.
Centre (SWEDEC), MV-4 TestTest
determination of one or more characteristics according to a procedure. [ISO 9000:2000]
and EvaluationEvaluation
the analysis of a result or a series of results to establish the quantitative and qualitative effectiveness and worth of software, a component, equipment or system, within the environment in which it will operate.
Note: Definition when used in context of equipment test and evaluation.
an assessment, as systematic and objective as possible, of an on-going or completed project, programme or policy, its design, implementation and results. The aim is to determine the relevance and fulfilment of objectives, developmental efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability. An evaluation should provide information that is credible and useful, enabling the incorporation of lessons learned into the decision-making process of both recipients and donors.
Note: Definition from Principles for Evaluation of Development Assistance, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, DAC, 1991.
a process that attempts to determine as systematically and objectively as possible the merit or value of an intervention.
Note: The word ‘objectively’ indicates the need to achieve a balanced analysis, recognising bias and reconciling perspectives of different stakeholders (all those interested in, and affected by programmes, including both male and female beneficiaries as primary stakeholders) through use of different sources and methods.
Note: Evaluation is considered to be a strategic exercise.
Note: Definition when used in relation to programmes. (UNICEF Policy and Programming Manual)
– Survivability TestTest
determination of one or more characteristics according to a procedure. [ISO 9000:2000]
, Eksjö, Sweden, July 2004.
• Department of the Air Force, Headquarters Aeronautical Systems Center (AFMC), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Airlift Certification of the MV-4 MineMine
munition designed to be placed under, on or near the ground or other surface area and to be exploded by the presence, proximity or contact of a person or a vehicle. [APMBC]
Clearing System (MAPMCS), Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, USA, October 2004.
• Department of the Army, US Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Natick Soldier Center, Helicopter Sling Load (HSL) Certification for the MV-4 Robotic MineMine
munition designed to be placed under, on or near the ground or other surface area and to be exploded by the presence, proximity or contact of a person or a vehicle. [APMBC]
Flail, Natick, MA, USA, June 2005.
• Croatian Mine ActionMine Action
activities which aim to reduce the social, economic and environmental impact of mines, and ERW including unexploded sub-munitions.
Note: Mine action is not just about demining; it is also about people and societies, and how they are affected by landmine and ERW contamination. The objective of mine action is to reduce the risk from landmines and ERW to a level where people can live safely; in which economic, social and health development can occur free from the constraints imposed by landmine and ERW contamination, and in which the victims’ different needs can be addressed. Mine action comprises five complementary groups of activities:
a) MRE;
b) humanitarian demining, i.e. mine and ERW survey, mapping, marking and clearance;
c) victim assistance, including rehabilitation and reintegration;
d) stockpile destruction; and
e) advocacy against the use of APM.
Note: A number of other enabling activities are required to support these five components of mine action, including: assessment and planning, the mobilisation and prioritisation of resources, information management, human skills development and management training, QM and the application of effective, appropriate and safe equipment.
Centre, Centre for Testing, Development & Training (CROMAC-CTDT), Testing of the MVR-1 – Roller Tool Attachment, Sisak, Croatia, July 2005.
• Department of the Army, Headquarters, US Army Developmental TestTest
determination of one or more characteristics according to a procedure. [ISO 9000:2000]
Command, SafetySafety
the reduction of risk to a tolerable level. [ISO Guide 51:1999(E)]
Confirmation for DOK-ING MV-4 Mechanical Anti-Personnel MineMine
munition designed to be placed under, on or near the ground or other surface area and to be exploded by the presence, proximity or contact of a person or a vehicle. [APMBC]
Clearing System (MAPMCS) in Support of Field Use, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA, August 2005.
• Croatian Mine Action Centre Mine Action Centre
Mine Action Centre (MAC) an organisation that, on behalf of the National Mine Action Authority where it exists, typically is responsible for planning, coordination, overseeing and in some cases implementation of mine action projects. For national mine action programmes, the MAC/MACC usually acts as the operational office of the NMAA.
(CROMAC), Demining MachineDemining Machine
in the context of mine action, the term refers to ..... a unit of mechanical equipment used in demining operations.
Testing Committee: Possible Effects of Tested DeminingDemining
demining /humanitarian demining activities which lead to the removal of mine and ERW hazards, including technical survey, mapping, clearance, marking, post-clearance documentation, community mine action liaison and the handover of cleared land. Demining may be carried out by different types of organisations, such as NGOs, commercial companies, national mine action teams or military units. Demining may be emergency-based or developmental.(In IMAS standards and guides, the terms demining and humanitarian demining are interchangeable.)Note: in IMAS standards and guides, mine and ERW clearance is considered to be just one part of the demining process.
Note: in IMAS standards and guides, demining is considered to be one component of mine action.
Note: in IMAS standards and guides, the terms demining and humanitarian demining are interchangeable.
Machines, Appendix to CROMAC SOP 03.01: EfficiencyEfficiency
in the context of mine action evaluation, the term refers to… a measure of how economically resources/inputs (funds, expertise, time, etc.) are converted to results (outputs and outcomes.
Assessment of Technical SurveyTechnical Survey
describes a detailed intervention with clearance or verification assets into a Confirmed Hazardous Area, or part of a Confirmed Hazardous Area. It should confirm the presence of mines/ERW leading to the definition of one or more Defined Hazardous Area and may indicate the absence of mines/ERW which could allow land to be released when combined with other evidence.
and DeminingDemining
demining /humanitarian demining activities which lead to the removal of mine and ERW hazards, including technical survey, mapping, clearance, marking, post-clearance documentation, community mine action liaison and the handover of cleared land. Demining may be carried out by different types of organisations, such as NGOs, commercial companies, national mine action teams or military units. Demining may be emergency-based or developmental.(In IMAS standards and guides, the terms demining and humanitarian demining are interchangeable.)Note: in IMAS standards and guides, mine and ERW clearance is considered to be just one part of the demining process.
Note: in IMAS standards and guides, demining is considered to be one component of mine action.
Note: in IMAS standards and guides, the terms demining and humanitarian demining are interchangeable.
, 2007.
More tests reports are available under "Related Reports & Publications" in the right-hand column.
Limitations
Difficult to operate with precision from long distance. (This applies to all remotely controlled machines.)
System with attached flail creates huge dust clouds, as occurs with all flail systems in dry environments.
Strengths
Easy to transport on a light trailer.
The small size of the machine allows for flexible deployment.
Maintenance and repair can easily be made in field conditions.
Remote controls are simple to use.
Powerful engine.
Well-designed engine cooling system.
High qualityquality
degree to which a set of inherent characteristics fulfils requirements. [ISO 9000:2000]
armour for vital parts of the machine.
High qualityquality
degree to which a set of inherent characteristics fulfils requirements. [ISO 9000:2000]
steel for chains and hammers.
Record updated on: 14 May 2012
Record id: 52
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| Protection Level Note |
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| Material Specifications |
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| Primary Features |
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| Options |
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| PPE Type |
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| PPE Weight |
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| Cost |
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| PPE In Use To Date |
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| Brand |
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| Model |
MV-4 |
| Version |
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| Detection technology used |
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| Min. length |
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| Max. lenght |
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| Weight |
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| With equipment (full) |
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| Dimensions |
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| Hard | Soft case (material) |
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| Weight, Hand-held unit |
0 kg
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| Weight, carrying (operational detection set) |
0 kg
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| Weight, additional equipment |
-
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| Weight, distribution/balance |
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| Other specifications |
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| Status |
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| Detectors/Systems in use to date |
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| Other types/models |
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| Location of use |
AFGHANISTAN, ANGOLA, AZERBAIJAN, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, COLOMBIA, CROATIA, DR CONGO, IRELAND, IRAQ, LIBERIA, SERBIA, SRI LANKA, SUDAN, SWEDEN, USA
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| Humidity (limitations) |
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| Water resistant |
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| Shock/Vibration resistant |
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| Environmental compensation |
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| At around 0°C |
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| At around 20°C |
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| At around 30°C |
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| Small metal content mines |
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| Anti-Tank mines |
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| ERW |
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| Output indicator (sound/display/other) |
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| Pinpointing feature |
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| Adjustment of search Head angle |
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| Soil influence |
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| Best use in |
 Sand
Peat
Clay
Ferruginous soil (laterite)
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| Optimal sweep speed |
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| Search coil/antenna |
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| Limitations |
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| Interference (with other detectors) |
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| Power supply/source |
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| Operating time |
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| Weight |
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| Batteries |
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| Rechargeable |
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| Other |
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| For one detector |
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| Reduction for higher quantity |
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| Price with training |
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| Price For Training In Factory |
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| Price For Training In Field |
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| Price For Spare Parts |
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| Price For Extended Warranty |
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| Total Price |
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| Possible to rent/lease |
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| Duration of warranty |
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| Additional equipment |
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| Additional technical data |
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| ITEP |
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| CWA |
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| Others |
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| Compliant standards |
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| Length without attachment (mm) |
3005 |
| Length total (mm) |
4455 |
| Width without attachment (mm) |
1530 |
| Width total (mm) |
2015 |
| Land clearance width (mm) |
1725 |
| Height overall (mm) |
1470 |
| Mass basic vehicle (kg) |
4110 |
| Mass detachable unit(s) (kg) |
500 - 2200 |
| Mass overall with tracks (kg) |
5310 |
| Wheels |
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| Tracks |
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| Wheels and /or Tracks description |
Metal tracks 300 mm width |
| Ground bearing pressure back (kg/cm2) |
0.43 |
| Hill climbing ability (max grade slope degrees) |
35 |
| Number of Chains |
34 |
| Number of Chisels |
10 - 12 Roller segments |
| Number of Tools |
52 tiller teeth |
| Length of chains (mm) |
330 |
| Diameter of tiller drum (mm) |
900 |
| Rotation speed (rpm) From |
0 |
| Rotation speed (rpm) To |
900 |
| Clearance depth in varying terrain |
>30cm |
| Working speed for light soil with medium vegetation (m2/h) From |
2184 |
| Working speed for medium soil with medium vegetation (m2/h) From |
1896 |
| Working speed for heavy soil with dense vegetation (m2/h) From |
944 |
| Control of clearance depth |
automatically adjusted |
| Additional attachable working tools |
roller, blade, gripper |
| Armour |
8, 10, 15 HARDOX armor plates |
| Remote controlled |
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| Greatest distance (m) |
3000 |
| Transport method for short distances |
road speed 5 km/h |
| Transport method for long distances |
6T truck, 6T trailer |
| Transport method for sea transport |
20 ft Container |
| Transport method for air transport |
CH47 helicopter |
| Machines in use |
92 |
| Other types |
MV-4 MVR, MV-4 MVB, MV-4 MVG, MV-4 MVT |
| Location Of Use |
AFGHANISTAN, ANGOLA, AZERBAIJAN, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, COLOMBIA, CROATIA, DR CONGO, IRELAND, IRAQ, LIBERIA, SERBIA, SRI LANKA, SUDAN, SWEDEN, USA |
| Total cleared land area so far (m2) |
40000000 |
| Engine description |
PERKINS 1106C-E60 TA MODIFIED OPTIONAL: PERKINS 1106D-E60 TA- 186 KW (250 HP) |
| Engine power at the flywheel (hp) |
175 |
| Effective power at the clearance tool (hp) |
140 |
| Fuel capacity (ltr) |
70 |
| Fuel consumption (ltr/h) |
15 - 25 |
| Separate engine for working unit |
no |
| Cooling system |
water cooled |
| Oil capacity (platform engine) (ltr) |
15 |
| Hydraulic oil capacity (platform engine) (ltr) |
200 |
| Availability for hire |
yes |
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