Have seen it in action but never used one personally.
here is what i could find for you. hope u dont allready have.
Karl
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History
The AN/PSS-12 mine detector replaces the PSS-11 Metallic Mine Detector. The PSS-11 had reached its end of service life, and needed to be replaced with state-of-the-art technology. The AN/PSS-12 represents a world-class mine detector capable of detecting small amounts of metal found in modern land mines.
Description
The AN/PSS-12 Mine Detector is a light weight, hand held, metallic mine detector. It is capable of detecting very small metallic objects such as small firing pins in plastic and wooden mines. The AN/PSS-12 Mine Detector is capable of detecting mines in fresh or salt water, and objects buried up to 20 inches in the ground.
~Manufacturer:
Schiebel Instruments, Inc.
~Power Supply:
Four 1.5 V batteries
~Weight:
Mine Detector in transport case: 13.7 lbs. (6.2 kilograms) Mine Detector: 8.5 lbs. (3.8 kg.)
~Operating Time:
70 hours
~Deployment Method:
Hand Held
~Materials:
Telescopic pole consists of an inner plastic tube and outer aluminum tube
~Inventory:
547: approximately 300 are currently fielded to FMF units and training commands; the majority of these assets are held in the Combat Engineer Battalions, Engineer Support Battalions and Marine Wing Support Squadrons
~Unit Replacement Cost:
$1,196
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