Python Mine Clearing

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Python Mine Clearing

Developed from the Giant Viper
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The Python rocket propelled anti-tank mine clearance system is a further development of the Giant Viper and in addition to being in service with the Royal Engineers is also in service with the Royal Thai Armed Forces.

In UK service Python is transported and launched from the new engineer tracked armoured vehicle Trojan based on the chassis of the main battle tank Challenger 2.

Python is an effective minefield breaching system which has been successfully tested by the British Army. Python replaces the Giant Viper minefield breaching systems which date back to the 1950s.

The Mine Clearance system Python was used for the first time during combat operation, February 2010 in Afghanistan. Royal Engineers fired the Python rocket-powered mine clearance system to blow up improvised explosive devices (IEDs) lined along a route in Helmand Province as part of the ongoing Operation Moshtarak. The Python was used to clear a dry river bed of IEDs north of Patrol Base Wahid in Nad-e-Ali district in Helmand
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