Ballistic Chart: Ballistic Protection Levels

IAC is dedicated to making your armored car the safest in the business.  Our proprietary techniques cover the contingencies you need to make sure every trip in your armored vehicle is secure as possible.  When you need the best in the business you want IAC.

IAC BALLISTIC LEVELS	BULLET TYPE	MASS	VELOCITY	OTHER STANDARDS
3	9mm.38 Special.357 Magnum.44 Magnum	124gr158gr158gr240gr	427 mps / 1400 fps259 mps / 900 fps425 mps / 1395 fps427 mps / 1400 fps	National Institue of Justice 3AB4National Institue of Justice 3AB4
4	7.62X33/.30 CAL Carbine7.62X39/AK-47	110gr123gr	600mps / 2200 fps715 mps / 1400 fps	B5B5
5	7.62X51 mm/M-80.308 Winchester FMJ5.56X45mm/M-16/193	149gr150gr45gr	838 mps / 2750 fps838 mps / 2750 fps919 mps / 3250 fps	National Institue of Justice 3B6National Institue of Justice 3+
6	30.06 AP (Armor Piercing)	166gr	869 mps/2850 fps	National Institue of Justice 5

Armored Specifications: International Armoring Corporation (IAC) uses the most technologically advanced material for their armored cars.

		Armormax® Armormax® is the ultimate in light weight ballistic armoring material.  It was developed and owned by International Armoring Corporation. Armormax® is the lightest opaque armor in the Industry; It reduces the added weight on a vehicle by up to 60% (over traditional steel armoring material), making it the lightest weight armoring system in the world.  Armormax® is composed of a combination of sythetic fibers. The Armormax® composite technology is ten times stronger than ballistic steel-pound for pound!
		Transparent Armor (Glass) Referred to as Lightweight Transparent Armor or LTA®.  LTA® is the material used by International Armoring Corporation for armoring the glass in all its vehicles.  LTA® glass provides a superior level of protection against the toughest security concerns, from random acts of street violence to Head of State protection.    LTA® is International Armoring Corporation’s ballistic glass of choice. The LTA Glass is composites of glass and polycarbonate substrates laminated with inter layers. This is done to absorb the energy and penetration from various ballistic threats through a process known as “controlled delamination.” The inner layer of polycarbonate is used to prevent spalling (fragment release – bullet, jacket or glass) upon ballistic impact. To learn more about the protection capabilities of the LTA glass please refer to the Protection Levels page for clarification.
		Floor Protection and Fuel Tank International Armoring Corporation’s dedication to bring tomorrow’s technology to today’s vehicles is evident in the armoring process.  An example of such is the attention to detail. To ensure the safest vehicles, IAC protects the floor of the vehicle with a multi-layered ballistic nylon armor that is used to seal the entire floor of the vehicle. The floor armor is designed to absorb bomb fragmentation. The armor is concealed under the carpet and seats of the vehicle, maintaining the original appearance of the vehicle.  Armor is also placed surrounding the fuel tank of each vehicle to create an anti-explosive fuel tank.
		Suspension, Shocks and Brakes The Suspension of the vehicle (including shocks, springs, and/or sway bars), along with the brakes should be modified when a vehicle is armored.  International Armoring Corporation recommends its clients begin the armoring process with a heavier duty vehicle.  such as a Suburban, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Lincoln Town Car, etc.  This will help with the modification process of upgrading the suspension, shocks and brakess later on,  The modification is done with a standard package that may vary depending on the needs of the client.

 IAC designed LTA® is:

• Distortion-free
• Looks identical to original vehicle glass-maintains original appearance
• Lighter and thinner than all-glass laminates or air-gap designs.
• Unaffected by temperature fluctuations.
• Offers dependable protection against a variety of lethal weapons.

Weld Free

Weld Free is the most recently developed advacement from International Armoring Corporation. Weld Free is an independently certified method used to mount ballistic steel into vehicles without eliminating the ballistic integrity of the vehicle.

Ballistic Protection

NIJ Level 1068.01, Ballistic Test Summary

Armor Type	Test Ammunition	Nominal Bullet Mass	Suggested Barrel Length	Required Bullet Velocity	Required Hits Per Armor Specimen	Permitted Penetrations
I	22 LRHV	2.6 g	15cm – 16.5cm	320 ± 12 m/s	5	0
	Lead	40 gr	6″ – 6.5″	1050 ± 40 ft/s
	38 Special	10.2 g	15cm – 16.5cm	259 ± 15 m/s	5	0
	RN Lead	158 gr	6″ – 6.5″	850 ± 50 ft/s
II-A	357 Magnum	10.2 g	10cm – 12cm	381 ± 15 m/s	5	0
	JSP	158 gr	4″ – 4.75″	1250 ± 50 ft/s
	9mm	8.0 g	10cm – 12cm	332 ± 12 m/s	5	0
	FMJ	124 gr	4″ – 4.75″	1090 ± 40 ft/s
II	357 Magnum	15.55 g	15cm – 16.5cm	425 ± 15 m/s	5	0
	JSP	240 gr	6″ – 6.5″	1395 ± 50 ft/s
	9mm	8.0 g	10cm – 12cm	358 ± 12 m/s	5	0
	FMJ	124 gr	4″ – 4.75″	1175 ± 40 ft/s
III-A	44 Magnum	15.55 g	14cm – 16cm	426 ± 15 m/s	5	0
	Lead SWC Gas Checked	240 gr	5.5″ – 6.25″	1400 ± 50 ft/s
	9mm	8.0 g	24cm – 26cm	426 ± 15 m/s	5	0
	FMJ	124 gr	9.5″ – 10.25″	1400 ± 50 ft/s
III	7.62mm	9.7 g	56cm	838 ± 15 m/s	5	0
	308 Winchester FMJ	150 gr	22″	2750 ± 50ft/s
IV	30-06	10.8 g	56cm	868 ± 15 m/s	1	0
	AP	166 gr	22″	2850 ± 50 ft/s

Abbreviations: AP– Armor Piercing, FMJ– Full Metal Jacket, JSP– Jacketed Soft Point, LRHV– Long Rifle High Velocity, RN– Round Nose, SWC– Semi-Wadcutter

TRASCO – COMPETENCE IN BALLISTIC VEHICLE PROTECTION

The TRASCO test methods are based on threats according to the instructions of the Germany standards, but also according to simulation of realistic threats like to following:

Fire weapons

Handguns, different calibers up to caliber Mag .44

Assault Rifles, different calibers / ammunition e.g. AK47, AK74, M193, SS109,  M80

Assault and Sniper rifles with AP- Ammunition e.g. 7.62 x 39 BZ-API and 7.62 x  51 P80

Ground explosives (under floor)

Hand grenades type DM51 and M67

AP mines (cloned DM31)

AT mines according to mil. Standards

KE artillery threats

Tested according mil. Standards with fragment simulating projectiles (FSP) up to  ø 20mm

 

Side explosives 

AP mines like type DM31 (working as “jumping-mine” with exploding in 1m height, short distance to target)

IED (improvised explosive devices) up to 5 kg

Blast bombs with 15 kg and more of explosives

STANDARD THREAT PROTECTION – DIRECT FIRE LEVELS

Test conditions

Conditions meet or exceed European Committee for Standardization guidelines outlined in EN1063, 1522, 1523 and PM2000 for qualification & certification of armor solutions. On customer request, STANAG 4569 test conditions can also be used.

PB	Pointed bullet	SCP1	Soft core (lead) with steel penetrator(Type M855 or SS109)
SC	Soft core (lead)	SCP2	Soft core (lead) with steel penetrator
SP	Soft point	SCP3	Soft core (lead) with steel penetrator (3.7 +/- 0.1g, type PS)
CB	Conical Bullet	HC(1)	Steel hard core, mass (4.6 +/- 0.1) g, hardness >63 HRC
JSP	Jacketed Soft Point	HC(2)	Tungsten Carbide hard core, mass (5.95 +/- 0.1g) ammunition type M993/AP8, hardness >63 HRC
FJ(1)	Full steel jacket (plated)	HCI(1)	Steel hard core with incendiary, combined mass (5.4 +/- 0.1) g, hardness >63 HRC
FJ(2)	Full copper alloy jacket	HCI(2)	Steel hard core with incendiary, ammunition type BZ-API, hardness >63 HRC
FN	Flat nose bullet

 

Threat	Testlevel according to VPAM APR 2006	Classification by PM 2007 (PM) BRV 2009 (VR)	Stanag 4569 AEP 55 (level)	Comparable to* DIN EN 1063 (BR), DIN EN 1522/23 (FB), BRV 1999 (VR)	Type of Weapon	Calibre	Type of bullet	Test Condition
								Standoff (m)	Standard Hit Spacing
	4	PM 4 VR 4		BR 4 FB 4 VR 4	357 S/W	.357 Magnum	FJ(1)/CB/SC	10 +/- 0.5	3 shots on the vertices of a triangle @ 120 +/- 10mm
					44 S/W	.44 Magnum	FJ(2)/FN/SC
	6	PM 6 VR 6		( B4+ not classified)	PS Ball (AK 47)	7.62 x 39mm	FJ(1)/PB/SCP(3)	10 +/- 0.5	3 shots on the vertices of a triangle @ 120 +/- 10mm
	7	PM 7 VR 7	Level 1	BR 5 FB 5 VR 5	M16A2/Famas-G2	5.56 x 45mm	FJ(2)/PB/SCP(1)
				BR 6 FB 6 VR 6	M80 Ball (M60/M14/FAL-FN)	7.62 x 51mm	FJ(1)/PB/SC
				( B6+ not classified)	M16A1/Famas-G1 (M193)	5.56 x 45mm	FJ(2)/PB/SC
	8	PM 8 VR 8	Level 2		BZ-API (AK-47)	7.62 x 39mm	FJ(1)/PB/HCI(1)	10 +/- 0.5	3 shots on the vertices of a triangle @ 120 +/- 10mm
					20mm FSP	20mm	Fragment	10 +/- 0.5	1 shot in center of panel
	9	PM 9 VR 9		BR 7 FB 7 VR 7	M61-AP (M60/M14/FAL-FN)	7.62 x 51mm	FJ(2)/PB/HC(1)	10 +/- 0.5	3 shots on the vertices of a triangle @ 120 +/- 10mm

 

Armor Location	Option Designation	Blast Protection	Azimuthal	Charge Weight	Charge Type	Charge Initation	Charge Location	Standoff (Horizontal)	Standoff (Vertical)
Floor			Degree	kg				m
				N	None	N/A	N/A
	DM51	(2) DM51 – Separated	0,118	(2) DM51	PETN		Under body	N/A	Distance between vehicle floor and ground minus test device depends on type of vehicle
	DM51	(2) DM51 – Bundled	0,118	(2) DM51	PETN		Under body	N/A
	M67	(3) DM51 -or- (1) L2A2 -or- (1) M67	0,177	(3) DM51 (1) M67 (1) L2A2	PETN		Under body	N/A
	DM31	DM-31	0,54	DM-31	TNT		Under body	N/A
Perimeter Laterial Blast
	N	None	N/A	N/A
	15kg @ 4m	15kg @ 4m		16	P4 / C4	Bridgewire & Detonator (Sintox)	B-Pillar	4	0,5
	15kg @ 3m	15kg @ 3m						3
	15kg @ 2m	15kg @ 2m						2

 

For LAV Vehicles, Blast & Floor Protection is not included. For FAV, DM51 Floor is included only.

 

Explanation of the abbreviation
B6-DM51-15kg@3m	This vehicle has a direct fire protection level B6  with the following selected blast protection options:(2) DM51 Separated Floor Protection15kg at 3m Standoff Perimeter Lateral Blast Protection

For all other armoring levels, please contact us.

BLAST & FLOOR PROTECTION OPTIONS

Specifications: For Reference and ordering details

Armored 1995 MB S600 – Fully armored in Germany by Mercedes Benz
Level B6 AL610, VIN: WDB1400571A219225

Vehicle Overall Features

5.9 liter V12 engine 389 Hp, 410 torque. Five-speed automatic overdrive transmission, +35300 Kms. ABS disc brakes. Air conditioning. AM/FM stereo with CD and cassette players, 2 row seating. Five-passenger seating Color Black / black leather

Armor Protection according to manufacturer Level B6
Vehicle armored in Germany by Mercedes Benz, To meet and exceed:

44 Magnum,.357 Magnum, 9mm
7.62 X 39mm, 223 Caliber.
7.62 x 51mm M80, 5.56 x 45 M193

Base Armoring Specification

• Glass areas: Bullet-resistant glasses are 40mm thick, curved and contoured. Transparent armor multi-layer glass and polycarbonate inner layer to prevent spalling upon ballistic impact.

• All windows lower all the way down.

• Body: Doors, pillar posts, side panels, kick-panels, firewall, and headers (laterals) armored with ballistic steel, in accordance with defined standard of defeat. Internal frame overlap system used throughout.

• Roof: Armored with ballistic composite material.

• Floor: Armored with multi-ply rigid ballistic fragmentation material, molded to form fit contours of floor boards and panels. Protection single German DM51 or US M-67.

• Vehicle Structured Modifications: Reinforcement of pillar posts and hinges, high pressure heavy duty shocks, and upgrade of suspension to include HD torsion bars.

• Fuel tank:

• Battery:

• Electronic control Module (ECM):

• Additional accessories: Modified braking system

• Vehicle is in outstanding conditions, no bubbles or delamination in any glass, kilometers are original, all services have been performed in Mercedes Benz, it has a service log chart, tires are 40% worn. Small scratches on bumpers, nothing serious, everything works.

Laminated Window Auto GlassBullet Proof Laminated Window Auto Glass (note prices are per set of 6) 39mm Glass (7.62X51mm,44Mag.,30-06)$15000.00

Bullet Resistant Flat GlassSquare foot flat glass pricing: Level 2 (.357 magnum) $58.00 Level 3(.44 magnum) $63.00 Level 4(AK-47)$83.00 Level 5(M-16) $93.00 Level 8(7.62 AP) $108.00

 

Levels of Protection Ballistic Level Threat Projectile Weight & Velocity Our Level II Vehicle II II Meets: UL 1, 2 NIJ IIA, II 9mm .357 magnum .38 special 124 grain @ 1225 fps 158 grain @ 1375 fps 158 grain @ 900 fps    Our Level III Vehicle III III Meets: UL 1, 2, 3 NIJ IIA, II, IIIA, III .44 magnum .357 magnum UZI 9mm 240 grain @ 1450 fps 158 grain @ 1450 fps 124 grain @ 1450 fps    Our Level IV Vehicle IV IV Meets: UL 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 NIJ IIA, II, IIIA, III 7.62 x 51 M80 7.62 x 54 ball .30 caliber SP 7.62 x 39 SC Norinco 150 grain @ 2800 fps 158 grain @ 2685 fps 180 grain @ 2795 fps 123 grain @ 2450 fps    Our Level V Vehicle V V Meets: UL 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 NIJ IIA, II, IIIA, III 5.56 x 45 SS109 7.62 x 39 SC 7.62 x 54 LPS 55 grain @ 3250 fps 123 grain @ 2450 fps 150 grain @ 2850 fps   Lasco Standard Level Type of Weapon Caliber Ammunition Test Range I .38 special S&W .38 Special RN Lead 10.2g 5m IIA 9mm Pistol 9mm x 19 Para FMJ 8.0g 5m II .357 magnum S&W .357 Magnum JSP 10.2g 5m IIIA .44 Magnum Colt .44 Magnum SWC/GC 15.55g 5m III AK47 Kalashnikov 7.62mm x 39 M43 VH 200-385 7.9g 5m IV SLR L1A1 7.62mm x 51 M80 Ball 9.7g 5m V M16 5.56mm x 45 M193 3.56g 5m VI SLR L1A1 7.62mm x 51 AP M61 9.7g 5m VI M1 30-06 (7.62mm x 63) AP 10.75g 5m VI Dragunov SVD 7.62mm x 54r ST2M HS Penetrator 9.6g 5m Note: Level of protection is based in part, on the United States Institute of Justice (N.I.J.) standard 0108-01. Abbreviations: FMJ – Full Metal Jacket, JSP – Jacketed Soft Point, RN – Round Nose, SWC – Semi Wadcutter, g – Gram, gr – grain All tests conducted are based upon average velocity of selected ammunition. Euronorm Standard EN1063 (ballistic standards of Europe) Class Type of Weapon Calibre Ammunition Test Range B1 rifle .22 lr RN/Lead 10m B2 hand gun 9mm Para FJ2)/RN/SC 5m B3 hand gun .357 Magnum FJ3)/CB/SC 5m B4 hand gun .44 Magnum FJ4)/FN/SCP 5m B5 rifle 5.56mm x 45 FJ4)/PB/SC 10m B6 rifle 7.62mm x 51 FJ2)/PB/SC 10m B7 rifle 7.62mm x 51 FJ4)/PB/BC 10m All tests conducted are based on average velocity of selected ammunition.

 

Level IIIa High Cut MICH Helmet

We searched for a long time before we discovered that ArmorSource is the premier helmet manufacturer in the US. They make helmets for the FBI, Army, Airforce, DHS, and more. These are the exact same helmets that are branded by many OEM companies (sells for $600). These are MICH ACH HIGH-CUT Helmets in Coyote Brown.

The High-Cut model is the most popular amongst the Special Ops community due to the weight, ability to add assessories, and ability to wear headphones (or no headphones and still have directional hearing).

The ArmorSource high-protection Ballistic Helmet offers NIJ level IIIA protection, supplemented with increased fragmentation protection capabilities. This popular helmet design is used by military organizations worldwide.