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Modular ceramic composite applique protects armored vehicle.(Advances in Military Materials)

Advanced Materials & Processes,  September, 2003  

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An Armored Security Vehicle (ASV) that contains modular ceramic composite applique on the exterior and in the spall liner on the interior has been developed by Textron Systems Marine and Land Operations, New Orleans, La. The advanced armor defeats .50 caliber armor-piercing ammunition on the front, rear, and sides of the vehicle.

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The ASV crew is also protected from 12-pound mine blasts under each wheel and the fragments from 155-mm artillery shells detonated 15 m (50 ft) above the vehicle. ...

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