BOZENA 4 - light demining system



The Bozena 4 light mine clearance system designed and manufactured by Way Industry, a company based in Slovakia, clears anti-personnel (AP), anti-vehicle (AV) mines as well as pressure and tripwire fused mines.

The remote-controlled mini demining system has blast resistance against anti-tank mines of 9kg TNT equivalent and can be deployed to clear mines in areas with high-threat contamination. It can also operate inside forests and mountains, and along plantations and obstacles.

The system also supports counter-IED activities and is equipped with a variety of accessories and engineering tools to deliver improved efficiency in field operations.

More than 80 Bozena 4 vehicles are in service with humanitarian and military customers. Other variants offered by the manufacturer include Bozena 1, Bozena 2, Bozena 3, and Bozena 5 demining systems.

Bozena 4 demining system design and features

The Bozena 4 light mine clearance system is designed to offer improved efficiency in demining operations. It can be transported by cargo aircraft or a helicopter.

The system has an overall length of 5.28m and a total weight of 6,983kg. The prime mover has a length of 3.30m, height of 2.27m, width of 1.98m, and a weight of 5,576kg. The flail machine is 2m long and 2.84m wide, and weighs 1,407kg.


Protection features

The Bozena 4 is covered with armoured shield fitted behind the flail shaft, for protection from anti-vehicle mine blasts and flying debris.

The system is also equipped with 4mm/6mm ARMOX steel plates for protecting the prime mover's internal parts. The LEXAN polycarbonate glass plates protect the engine, remote control, and hydraulic systems. The system is also covered with a hood for protecting the prime mover from dust. An automatic fire-extinguisher system is installed to improve internal fire safety.

Spec



Length total
5 280 mm

Length of Prime mover
3 305 mm

Length of Flail unit
2 000 mm

Width of Prime mover with tracks
1 985 mm

Width of Flail unit
2 840 mm

Height of Prime mover
2 270 mm



Weight total
6 983 kg

Weight of Prime mover
5 576 kg

Weight of Flail unit
1 407 kg



Engine
DEUTZ BF 6L914, turbo
Rated power at 2 500 RPM
110 kW (147 HP)
Torque at 1 600 RPM

550 Nm

Fuel consumption - average/max
13,2 / 19,5 l/h

Mine clearance width
2,2 m

Mine clearance depth
max 250 mm

Blast resistance
9 kg TNT

Operating RPM of the Flail unit
350 - 500

Working efficiency (max)
2 500 sq m/hour

Vegetation cutting - diameter/height
up to 30 cm / 4 m

Fuel tank capacity
140 l

Maximum speed
9 km/h

Remote control - range/battery life
5 000 m/11 hrs

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