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naval mine [′nā·vəl ‚mīn] (ordnance) An item designed to be located under water and exploded by means of propeller vibration, magnetic attraction, contact, or remote control. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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On their 20th mission, he and his crew of three were flying over Denmark towards the German coast to drop a sea mine when the navigator asked for Carson's help in identifying certain islands. For in, stance, the B-52 has been carrying 2,000-pound conventional weapons for decades; it can and has carried almost every type of sea mine and has demonstrated the ability to carry precision standoff weapons like the Israeli Have Nap or American SLAM. ALMDS uses light-detection and ranging technology to detect, classify and localize floating and near-surface moored sea mines so that ships can maneuver through clear sea lanes. |
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