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 The SPU-1W Magnetic Minesweeping System is a shallow water magnetic influence sweeping device initially developed for clearing the shallow water areas of North Vietnam and the Suez Canal. This Magnetic Orange Pipe, or MOP as it is commonly referred to, is simply a 30 foot long iron pipe filled with styrofoam. It is magnetized prior to each mission and imitates the magnetic signature of most shallow water vessels. The 1,000 pound pipe must be externally transported below the MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter to and from the operating area. It can be towed as a single unit, or in tandem. A combination magnetic and acoustic sweep system may be configured by attaching either a MK-2(G) or MK-104 acoustic device to the aft end of the farthest pipe aft. |
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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