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IMI is developing a new hybrid armor (passive) designed to
withstand commonly used types of RoadSide
IEDs (RSIED), including the sophisticated Explosively
Formed Projectiles (EFP) and Self Formed Fragmentation (SFF)
charges. The unique combination of the new hybrid armor is the
result of extensive study conducted at IMI, in an attempt to
protect warfighters at levels beyond those offered by conventional
armor, with cost effective armor suite that can defeat both
prevailing and future threats.
The new hybrid armor will be applied as add-on modules for
wheeled or tracked light armored vehicles. The new hybrid armor
(passive) combines various materials designed to absorb the
kinetic energy, mechanical deformation and ballistic damage
created by the threat by mitigating and dissipating blast energy,
and absorbing the kinetic energy of projectiles, fragments and
EFP slugs, stopping multiple hits (according to STANAG) from
small and medium caliber projectiles which is equal to 45-up
to 60 mm of Rolled Homogenous Armor (RHA) while weighing half
the weight of comparable steel. The armor kit is designed for
field installation and removal. Damaged modules are designed
for rapid replacement by field maintenance teams, without using
special tools.
In the future, IMI plans to integrate reactive components to
this hybrid armor, offering comprehensive protection from more
threats, including RPG’s.
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