HERITAGE : Standards

Before purchasing an armored vehicle or a bullet proof vest, customers should take into consideration:

 

First question:

- Tactical use : What is the intended use of an armored vehicle?

• To transport VIPs in an urban environment
• To transport personnel in high-risk countries
• To protect VIPs from criminal actions such as kidnapping or robbery
•  Law Enforcement tactical operations: SWAT, CAT, prisoner transfers
• To protect Special Ops operators involved in high-risk countries (Iraq, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, etc.)

Second Question:

- What kind of ammunition does the product have to stop?

• 9mm
• AK47 7,62 x 39
• AK47 7,62 X 39 API BZ
• Sniper Rifle Armor Piercing ammunition 7,62 x 51 AP

Third question:

- What protection level do I need to meet that threat?

• B6 level
• Stanag 4569 level 1
• Stanag 4569 level 2
• B7 level

Fourth question:

- What kind of vehicle do I need?

• Sedan car
• SUV
• Bus
• Military truck

Final question:

- What company can fulfill my needs?

• A company able to provide B6 level vehicles; sedan and SUV
• A company able to provide Stanag 4569 level 1 vehicles; SUV
• A company able to provide Stanag 4569 level 2 vehicles; SUV
• A company able to provide B7 level vehicles; SUV

STANDARDS COMPARISON

There are several standards used to define the level of protection of an armored vehicle, which can cause a lot of confusion when buying one.  A comparison of some of the most common standards is presented here; however, this is only a guide, and anyone seriously considering the purchase of an armored vehicle should obtain a copy of the actual test specification, and confirm that the vehicle they are purchasing meets the minimum requirements for that standard.

The chart below represents a comparison of the existing ballistic standards.  Regarding the difficulty in comparing the different standards,

this chart is only an overview to better understand the issue.

 

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE:

All testing should be done with ammunition shot at a 90° angle.  If the product is not tested to stop a projectile fired at 90°,  the tests are not acceptable, and the product is not sufficient.

 

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