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Manta Antilanding shallow water mine

System Description MANTA is a multi-influence shallow water sea mine, designed to be effective against landing crafts and small-mid tonnage vessels. The mine can be laid by surface vessels, helicopters and aircraft. The unique shape, the low target strength and magnetic signature make MANTA very difficult to detect.

Main Features MANTA has been combat proven with excellent performance. The mine logic is based upon a state of the art analysis of the target acoustic and magnetic influences. The option of a cable remote control increases the flexibility of deployment in harbour, strait or port defence.

• Combat proven • Good camouflage • Low target strength • Long life in water • Cost effective • Over 5000 in service

Manta Antilanding shallow water mine

MANTA - EXERCISE VERSION

MANTA - DUMMY VERSION

MANTA - CUT AWAY

MANTA AFTER FEW WEEKS ON A SANDY SEA BOTTOM

Technical Data Physical Characteristics Safety Features Dimensions All safeties are in accordance with MIL • Height 440 mm STD- 1316 and MIL-STD-1385 • Diameter 980 mm (max) Transport safety, launch safety, hydrostatic Weight pressure safety, programmable arming • In air 220 kg delay and sterilization • In water < 100 kg Explosive Versions • Type TNT, PBXN-111 (IM) Exercise • NEQ 140 kg Dummy Cut away Operational Characteristics Operational depth 3 to 100 m I.L.S. Temperature Launching trolley, parachute, underwater • Operational -2.5 to 35 °C control cable, test equipment, programming • Storage -34 to 55 °C unit, presetter, mine warfare simulator, Shelf life > 20 years mine laying systems, documentation & Life in water > 1 year training, technical assistance Influences Acoustic, magnetic Programmable features Acoustic sensitivity, magnetic sensitivity, arming delay, mine life, ship counter Target Landing craft, amphibious vehicles, small & medium surface ships, small submarines

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