Minesweeping is a dangerous task, best handled by specialist units. The Celt has been designed especially for this purpose. The lower hull and drive train are based on the Hun, though considerable modifications have been made to reinforce the structure to face the requirements of the new operation role. The entire front section of the tank is occupied by a large armored mine plow. The sensor pods, which contain the highly sensitive mine detectors, are placed in blisters located on either side of the chassis. Extra armor is bonded to the bottom of the hull, providing extra protection against exploding mines. In addition, the low fuel capacity and the improved self-sealing tanks further reduce the chances of catastrophic detonation in case a mine slips by. The turret is replaced by a det-cord launcher which uses plastic explosive hoses carried by small rockets to clear a path through the suspected minefield area. Celts and other minesweepers are rarely encountered by grunts. The fluid battlefield and skirmish tactics used nowadays don’t mix well with extensive minefields.
