Mobile Land Mine
The Mobile Land Mine (originally named "Beetle") was an experimental British World War II remote-controlled tracked explosive device.[1] It was wire guided and powered by two electric motors.[1]
History
[edit]The Mobile Land Mine was designed by Metropolitan-Vickers in 1940.[1]
After a successful demonstration in August 1941 an order for 50 was placed so that trials could be carried out.[2] In 1942 Commander-in-Chief, Home Forces reported that it was not recommended as there was no requirement for it. It was underpowered, slow, the motors overheated and it couldn't cross typical battlefield terrain - it was finally rejected by the General Staff in 1944.[2]
Among other trials a Mobile Land Mine was waterproofed and equipped with floats allowing it to be used against landing craft.[1]
See also
[edit]- Goliath tracked mine, the approximate German equivalent
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- Ogorkiewizc, R M (April 1957). "Anti-tank Guided Missiles". The Royal Armoured Corps Journal. XI (2): 69.
- Everett, H. R. (13 November 2015), Unmanned Systems of World Wars I and II, MIT Press, pp. 476–477, ISBN 9780262331760 – via Google Books
- Foss, Christopher F; McKenzie, Peter (1988). The Vickers Tanks: From Landships to Challenger. Patrick Stephens Limited. pp. 130–131. ISBN 1-85260-141-8.
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