Illustrative photoThe Turkish Navy signed a contract for the development of "smart" bottom mines back in 2011 as part of the MALAMAN project. Now this novelty of the national defense industry is presented for the first time at the IDEF-2023 exhibition.
As the developer explained, the project is ongoing, the product is expected to enter mass production. After its adoption, "Turkish waters will be much safer in the event of a possible war." Mining will be carried out in various ways: by warships, manned and unmanned underwater vehicles. At the place of placement, the mine will be held by a chain attached to the cargo.
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Mina MALAMAN
The body of the mine consists of polyester reinforced with fiberglass. This material is resistant to electromagnetic scanning and mechanical influences. The mine is equipped with high–tech sensors: the IFF underwater acoustic system (identification of "friend-enemy"), pressure, vibration, magnetic anomalies and sound sensors. The warhead has a mass of 25 to 30 kg.
- it is said in the publication SavunmaSanayiST.
As noted, due to the high efficiency of MALAMAN, abundant mining of the water area will no longer be required, so the high cost of the new product justifies itself.
