Deputy Minister of Economy Ihor Bezkaravainyi: Ukrainian Germina has advantages

In the Kyiv region, UDS held a demonstration event showcasing the operation of the «Germina» demining system. This remotely operated demining machine was developed by the Ukrainian manufacturer PJSC "Kramatorsk Heavy Machine Tool Plant."The Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine, Ihor Bezkaravainyi, who coordinates the humanitarian demining direction in the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, familiarized himself with the machine’s operation.

💬 "The distinctive feature of the remotely operated Germina machine is that it has a high degree of localization. This is important both for mine action operators, as it simplifies service, and for the economy, as it keeps funds in Ukraine," noted Ihor Bezkaravainyi, Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine.

🔺 Technical Specifications of the «Germina»

The «Germina» is designed for clearing areas of anti-personnel and anti-vehicle mines and is explosion-resistant up to 9 kg of TNT.The working mechanism of the system consists of chains with detonating hammers, which allows it to neutralize (destroy) 75% of munitions and destroy (detonate) 15%.The basic configuration includes a universal bucket that ensures safe soil movement, trench dismantling, and the construction of passages.The system has a power output of 380 horsepower, and the modern, economical Caterpillar engine ensures low fuel consumption. The system is equipped with modern electronics and allows for easy maintenance.The productivity is 5,000 m² per hour, with the ability to adjust the soil processing depth to 5 cm, 15 cm, 25 cm, and 35 cm. The system weighs 16 tons and can be remotely controlled at distances of 1,000 m or more.It operates year-round, in temperatures ranging from -20°C to +45°C, with the ability to function continuously for 10 hours. Thanks to its high passability, the system ensures maximum efficiency in the demining process. All components of the system are made and serviced in Ukraine.