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Ballistic Protection Standards

Comprehensive standards defining the resistance levels of materials and vehicles against different firearms and ammunition types. These classifications help determine the appropriate protection for various threat scenarios.

Standard Level Caliber Firing Distance Velocity (m/s) Protection Against

VPAM BRV standards (Bullet Resistant Vehicles) specify the requirements for the ballistic resistance of vehicles

VPAM BRV - Edition 3 VR1 .22 Long Rifle 10±0.5 meters 360±10 m/s (1181±33 ft/s) Small caliber handguns
VPAM BRV - Edition 3 VR2 9x19mm Parabellum 5±0.5 meters 360±10 m/s (1181±33 ft/s) Handguns
VPAM BRV - Edition 3 VR3 9x19mm Parabellum 5±0.5 meters 415±10 m/s (1361±33 ft/s) High-powered handguns
VPAM BRV - Edition 3 VR4

.357 Magnum

.44 Magnum

5±0.5 meters

430±10 m/s (1410±33 ft/s)

440±10 m/s (1443±33 ft/s)

Assault rifles (e.g., M16)
VPAM BRV - Edition 3 VR5 .357 Magnum 5±0.5 meters 580±10 m/s (1902±33 ft/s) Assault rifles (e.g., AK-47)
VPAM BRV - Edition 3 VR6 7.62x39mm 10±0.5 meters 720±10 m/s (2362±33 ft/s) High-powered rifles (e.g., M14)
VPAM BRV - Edition 3 VR7

5.56x45 mm

7.62x51mm

10±0.5 meters

950±10 m/s (3116±33 ft/s)

830±10 m/s (2723±33 ft/s)

Armor-piercing sniper and assault rifle rounds
EN (European Norm) standards are developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN)
EN 1063 BR1 .22 LR 5.6mm 360 Small caliber handguns
EN 1063 BR2 .357 Magnum 9mm 430 Handguns
EN 1063 BR3 .44 Magnum 10mm 440 High-powered handguns
EN 1063 BR4 .44 Magnum 10mm 440 High-powered handguns
EN 1063 BR5 5.56x45mm 5.56mm 950 Assault rifles (e.g., M16)
EN 1063 BR6 7.62x51mm NATO 7.62mm 830 High-powered rifles (e.g., M14)
EN 1063 BR7 7.62x51mm AP 7.62mm 820 Armor-piercing sniper and assault rifle rounds
UL 752 is a standard developed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) - US Standard for bullet-resistant materials and constructions
UL 752 Level 1 9mm 9mm 365 Handguns
UL 752 Level 2 .357 Magnum 9mm 425 Handguns
UL 752 Level 3 .44 Magnum 9mm 440 High-powered handguns
UL 752 Level 4 .30-06 7.62mm 820 Rifles

VPAM (Vereinigung der Prüfstellen für Angriffshemmende Materialien und Konstruktionen) is a German organization that establishes standards for testing and classifying protective materials and constructions, particularly against ballistic and blast threats.

Blast Protection Standards

Detailed standards outlining protection levels against various explosive devices, including Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and mine blasts. These standards ensure the vehicle's resilience in high-threat explosive environments.

Standard Level Charge Weight Distance (m) Protection Against

VPAM ERV standards (Explosive Resistant Vehicles) outline the criteria for the explosive resistance of vehicles

VPAM ERV - Edition 3 Level 1 3 kg 3 Small explosive devices
VPAM ERV - Edition 3 Level 2 6 kg 3 Larger explosive devices
VPAM ERV - Edition 3 Level 3 12.5 kg 3 IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices)
VPAM ERV - Edition 3 Level 4 20 kg 3 Heavier IEDs
STANAG (NATO Standardization Agreement) is a series of standards developed by NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) to ensure interoperability and commonality among the military forces of member countries.
STANAG 4569 Level 1 6 kg 4 Mine blasts under the wheel
STANAG 4569 Level 2 8 kg 4 Larger mine blasts
STANAG 4569 Level 3 10 kg 5 High-threat mine blasts
STANAG 4569 Level 4 15 kg 5 Very high-threat mine blasts

VPAM (Vereinigung der Prüfstellen für Angriffshemmende Materialien und Konstruktionen) is a German organization that establishes standards for testing and classifying protective materials and constructions, particularly against ballistic and blast threats.

B Ratings in EN 1063 Standard

Specific classification levels under the EN 1063 standard, detailing the ballistic resistance of materials against specific ammunition types. These ratings guide the selection of materials for adequate protection in ballistic threat situations.

B-Level EN 1063 Equivalent Caliber Diameter Velocity (m/s) Protection Against
B1 BR1 .22 LR 5.6mm 360 Small caliber handguns
B2 BR2 .357 Magnum 9mm 430 Handguns
B3 BR3 .44 Magnum 10mm 440 High-powered handguns
B4 BR4 .44 Magnum 10mm 440 High-powered handguns
B5 BR5 5.56x45mm 5.56mm 950 Assault rifles (e.g., M16)
B6 BR6 7.62x51mm NATO 7.62mm 830 High-powered rifles (e.g., M14)
B7 BR7 7.62x51mm AP 7.62mm 820 Armor-piercing sniper and assault rifle rounds

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