Mk 105 airborne mine countermeasures system

Country of Origin: USA

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The Mk 105 airborne mine countermeasures system (AMCM) is a helicopter-towed hydrofoil sled that conducts magnetic mine sweeping. It is towed by the MH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter. The current model is designated the Mk 105 Mod 4.

The sled is typically towed at speeds of 20-25 knots (37-46 kmh), moving up onto the hydrofoils at a speed of 13 knots (24 kmh), about 450 ft (140 m) behind the helicopter. An onboard gas-turbine generator powers twin magnetic tails, each measuring...

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