Minesweeper (Demining Machine)

Minesweeper (Demining Machine)

The Minesweeper (Demining Machine) operates with a 500 horsepower engine delivering 380 kW of power to its clearing mechanisms. This machine weighs 21 tonnes, providing the mass needed to detonate buried ordnance through direct contact. It achieves a cleaning depth of 300 mm, reaching mines buried at standard depths used in conflict zones. The heavy chassis stabilizes the unit during flailing operations across varied soil types.

The rotating drum mounts hardened steel chains or hammers that strike the ground repeatedly at high velocity. These impacts trigger pressure-sensitive mines and fragment anti-personnel devices before personnel enter the area. The engine’s power maintains consistent drum speed even when encountering rocky ground or compacted clay. Operators control the machine from an armored cabin that shields against blast fragments and flying debris. Hydraulic systems adjust working depth based on terrain conditions and suspected mine placement patterns.

Humanitarian demining organizations deploy the Minesweeper (Demining Machine) across former battlefields in Cambodia, Bosnia, and Iraq. Military engineers use it to clear vehicle routes through minefields during combat operations or peacekeeping missions. Agricultural recovery projects employ these machines to restore farmland contaminated by decades-old explosive remnants. The 300 mm depth covers most anti-tank and anti-personnel mines laid during conventional warfare. Post-conflict reconstruction teams clear residential zones and school sites before civilian populations return to previously abandoned areas.

Tactical Supply Pakistan provides this demining solution to organizations committed to land clearance and explosive ordnance disposal. The company supports agencies working to restore safe access to communities affected by landmine contamination. Their supply network delivers equipment built to withstand the demanding conditions of demining work.

How many hectares can the machine clear per day?
The machine clears approximately 1000 to 1500 square meters per hour depending on soil hardness and vegetation density. Daily clearance rates reach 8000 to 12,000 square meters with continuous operation.