Pluton™ is a user-filled shaped charge system for high- and low-order UXO disposal, designed to deliberately detonate buried IEDs, and support underwater operations. Larger than Vulcan™ and smaller than Magma™, it fills the middle of the Alford shaped charge family: a 250-300g NEQ load with five interchangeable projectile types, deployed by hand or by ROV, on land or underwater. Pluton in action: In a North Sea UXO clearance operation, Pluton achieved low-order disposal of maritime ordnance with minimal acoustic impact, a critical constraint for subsea infrastructure work. For dedicated maritime operations, see the Pluton Maritime EOD (PLMEOD™) Kit. Covered in our EOD, IEDD & Maritime EOD training.
Five projectile types, one charge body. Copper Jet-Forming Cone (JFC) for steel and reinforced concrete; Magnesium JFC and High-Performance Magnesium JFC for low-order deflagration of thick-walled shells and bombs; Copper EFP for de-arming and disruption at extended range; Liquid Projectile for fuse ejection with minimal detonation risk
Low-order deflagration by design. The magnesium cones penetrate even the thickest-walled munitions and ignite the fill without high-order detonation, making Pluton the system of choice when a low-order outcome is the objective
ROV-deployable in arrays. Multiple charges can be positioned remotely via ROV for large-footprint or high-risk targets
Rated for underwater operations, with optional Underwater Stand-off Capsule Set and 45-degree Weapon Stand accessories
250-300g NEQ, bridging the gap between Vulcan's 10-50g loads and Magma's heavier charges
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Explosive Load and Performance
Copper Jet Forming Cone Set
Produces a jet that can pierce holes through steel or thick reinforced concrete, blocks or brickwork, or cause the detonation or deflagration of steel-cased ammunition.
Magnesium Cone Set, Jet Forming
It is less penetrating than a copper cone but capable of penetrating even the thickest walled shells or bombs and igniting the explosive or pyrotechnic fill. It is much less likely to cause ‘high-order’ detonation than copper cones – used for low-order deflagration.
Magnesium Cone Set, Jet Forming, High Performance
This is for slightly higher performance than the regular Magnesium Jet Forming Cone. It’s less penetrating than a copper cone. They are used to penetrate even thick-walled shells or bombs and ignite the explosive or pyrotechnic filling. Less likely to cause ‘high-order’ detonation – used for low-order deflagration.
Copper EFP Set
It generates an explosively formed projectile (EFP) that may penetrate robust targets at much greater ranges than the jet-forming cone. This projectile allows Pluton™ to function as a de-armer and disruptor device.
Liquid Projectile Set
This composite projectile consists of a pair of thin-walled plastic cones with water between them that can penetrate steel-cased munitions. They are used to eject fuses and disperse munition contents with minimal risk of detonation.
Kit Contents
The Pluton™ Basic Kit comes with:
3 x charge bodies
Three aluminium legs per charge – which can be angled for better positioning on the target
A stemming tool for loading the explosive into the body of the charge
Optional Accessories
Pluton Underwater Stand-off Capsule Set™
Pluton™ – Accessory Pack 2Pluton™ – Magnet Pad Set
Pluton™ 45 Degree Weapon Stand Set
Specifications
| Weight when empty | 0.16kg |
| Weight when filled | 0.415-0.465kg |
| Height | 173mm |
| Diameter | 81.25mm |
| NEQ | 250-300g plastic explosive (PE) |
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