The Humanitarian Demining Vulcan™ (HDV) is a simplified, cost-effective version of the award-winning Vulcan™ shaped charge system, designed for the low-order disposal of Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) by NGO demining teams. Its metal alloy jet-forming cone reduces the risk of shock-to-detonation to virtually zero while guaranteeing reliable ignition of the munition's explosive fill - a technology unique to the Vulcan family, responsible for thousands of successful low-order disruptions against a wide range of munitions worldwide, including in Ukraine. See the Humanitarian Mine Action application page for programme context. For military CMD operations requiring the full Vulcan projectile range, see Vulcan™.
Metal alloy JFC, unique to the Vulcan family. Reduces shock-to-detonation risk to virtually zero while guaranteeing reliable ignition — the same technology behind thousands of successful low-order disruptions worldwide
Deployed in Ukraine against active land contamination, and used across a wide range of ERW types in operations globally
NEQ 20g to 50g, adjusted by inserting compression rings into the charge body — more rings reduces available space for explosive, lowering the NEQ; no additional tools required
Ten-charge system, with adjustable aluminium legs, metal alloy cones, a loading tool, Split Screw™ initiator assemblies, and Plain Detonator Adaptors™
Carried and stored inert. No explosive in transit; filled with locally sourced or supplied explosive at the point of use, with no transport or storage restrictions
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Explosive Load and Performance
The HDV and Vulcan™ feature a specially designed metal alloy jet-forming cone that reduces the risk of shock-to-detonation to virtually zero while guaranteeing reliable ignition of the explosive fill of the UXO – a feature unique to these charges.
This technology causes a rapid rise in internal pressure within the munition, producing case failure and the ordnance splitting apart in a low-order disruption. Used in the Vulcan™, the alloy cone has produced thousands of successful low-order disruptions against a vast range of munitions around the world.
The explosive load can be adjusted by inserting the compression rings, which fit internally into the body of the charge and provide a level at which the explosive can be loaded. The number of rings required varies inversely with the amount of explosive.
Deployment to Target
The HDV System comes complete with ten charge bodies and includes sturdy aluminium legs, which operators can easily adjust to enable better positioning at the target. It includes one Metal Alloy Jet-Forming Cone per charge and a loading tool to facilitate compact explosive loading.
Each charge includes the unique Alford Split Screw™, enabling safe insertion of the detonator and the capability to construct an array of charges. The package also includes a pack of Plain Detonator Adaptors™.
Specifications
| Height | 132mm |
| Diameter | 45mm |
| Weight when empty | 0.05kg |
| Weight when loaded | 0.07-0.1kg |
| NEQ | 20-50g |
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