M93 HORNET mine
Encyclopedia
The M93 HORNET mine is an American
anti-tank mine
, it is a wide-area mine, capable of attacking targets up to 100 meters away from its position.
and Textron Inc.
in August 1987. In April 1990 Textron was given the contract to complete development of the system. See also, Norm.
slug, along with a number of smaller fragments downwards towards the target in a top attack
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United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
anti-tank mine
Anti-tank mine
An anti-tank mine, , is a type of land mine designed to damage or destroy vehicles including tanks and armored fighting vehicles....
, it is a wide-area mine, capable of attacking targets up to 100 meters away from its position.
Development
A development contract was awarded to Honeywell Defense SystemsHoneywell
Honeywell International, Inc. is a major conglomerate company that produces a variety of consumer products, engineering services, and aerospace systems for a wide variety of customers, from private consumers to major corporations and governments....
and Textron Inc.
Textron
Textron is a conglomerate that includes Bell Helicopter, E-Z-GO, Cessna Aircraft Company, and Greenlee, among others. It was founded by Royal Little in 1923 as the Special Yarns Company, and is headquartered at the Textron Tower in Providence, Rhode Island, United States.With total revenues of...
in August 1987. In April 1990 Textron was given the contract to complete development of the system. See also, Norm.
Description
The M93 uses both seismic and acoustic sensors to track and identify potential targets near the mine. Once the mine detects a suitable target in range, the mine turns to face the target and elevates the submunition launcher to the correct angle. The submunition is then fired in the direction of the target using a gas generator. An infra-red sensor on the submunition scans the ground as it travels, searching for the target. When the target is detected the submunition triggers a Misznay Schardin effect warhead that projects a 450 gram tantalumTantalum
Tantalum is a chemical element with the symbol Ta and atomic number 73. Previously known as tantalium, the name comes from Tantalus, a character in Greek mythology. Tantalum is a rare, hard, blue-gray, lustrous transition metal that is highly corrosion resistant. It is part of the refractory...
slug, along with a number of smaller fragments downwards towards the target in a top attack
Top attack
A top attack device is designed to attack armoured vehicles from above, as the armour is usually thinnest at the top. Ideally, it will penetrate perpendicular to the attacked surface. The device may be delivered by a missile, artillery shell, or even an emplaced munition...
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