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Specifications of Armor & Vehicle Alterations

·        Six sided armoring of passenger cabin to give maximum protection against 7.62 x 51mm & 5.56 x 45mm

·        A, B & C pillars are protected with armor along with the firewall. This adds structural rigidity to the overall vehicle; ballistic steel is installed on the floor this will provide same protect as the sides and against simultaneous detonation of 2xDM51 splinter hand grenades.

·        All doors are fitted with overlap system and antispall guard which provides maximum strength retention to prevent penetration through door posts & pillars.

·        Vehicles armor plates are stitch-welded using high-intensity MIG welders. This process ensures the structural integrity is uncompromised by thermal and chemical variations of the material.

·        The glass is installed using ballistic grade steel frame for added protection which gives extra support to help prevent cracks & fractures. This also provides added protection for these potentially weak areas.

·        The hinges are bolted directly onto the armor through the pillars & the doors to prevent stress on the hinges and the internal panels which otherwise will lead to cracking under the extra weight.

Transparent Armor

·        Flat glass, PVB/polycarbonate laminate 6.2kgs./sq.ft(13.7lbs/sq.ft) – Thickness is 39mm (Replaces all OEM glass).

·        Glass is manufactured under strictly controlled conditions, using only the highest grade materials.

·        Anti-Spall shield protects against glass splinters, chemical attacks. Autoclave temperature allows the polycarbonate to lose its memory to prevent delaminating & internal stress. The glass also provides multi hit protection.

·        The ballistic performance of bullet resistance glass can be diminished when the glass is exposed to high temperatures; Solar Plus ensures total ballistic resistance performance for a longer period of time.

·        Glass is tested in accordance with EN 1522 & EN 1063 European Level B6 – NIJ Level III

Ballistic Protection Level Details

(Please refer to Class VR6 for this vehicle)

Standard Vehicle Features

·        Seating for four persons (including the driver)

·        Fuel tank & water separator encased with ballistic steel to protect against explosive projectiles.

·        All doors are fitted with heavy duty webbed door straps to prevent fouling.

·        Battery is protected within an armored box in the engine compartment.

·        Exhaust protection installed to prevent foreign objects being inserted.

·        Three gun ports are installed, one facing the rear, one on the L/H side and one on the R/H side.

·        Ballistic radiator & lower engine protection is bolted to the underside of the vehicle

·        Heavy duty rear cabin suspension installed to compensate for additional weight.

·        Heavy duty lifting rams are installed on the L/H & R/H side of the cabin.

·        Escape hatch installed in roof.

·        Split front windscreen