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 The MK-103 Mechanical Minesweeping System is a diverted wire sweep used for clearing moored mines. The sweep consists of a tow wire, one to four sweep wires, a lead float, a depressor (to maintain sweep depth), otters (to divert sweep wires to port and/or starboard), Mk17 Mod 1 cutters, and various connectors and floats. The submerged sweep wires are towed at a preselected depth, flair out and guide mooring cables or chains into the jaws of the cutters. An explosive charge then drives a chisel through the mooring cable allowing the bouyant mine to rise. The free mines float to the surface where they are neutralized by trained personnel. The Mk-103 can be transferred from helicopter to helicopter, ship to helicopter, and vice versa. |
Minesweeping Systems
MK-103 | MK-104 | MK-105 | MK-106 | SPU-1W | SWIMS | AN/37U-1 | MK-2(G)
Minehunting Systems
AN/AQS-14 | AN/ALQ-141 | MAGIC LANTERN
Systems Under Development
ALMDS | AMNS | AN/AQS-20 | LLSS | OASIS | RAMICS
If you have any questions or comments e-mail:
helmineron@aol.com.
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