Protection levels
Vehicle protection is graded by the threat it is built to stop, from handgun calibres at B4 to high-powered rifles at B7.
Protection levels that are not in the chart below can be requested, and we will accommodate them in accordance with industry ballistic standards.
Our civilian, transit and tactical lines are quoted in B-levels: from handgun calibres at B4 (CEN B4) to high-powered rifles at B7 (CEN B7). Each product page states the range it offers, and every vehicle is built to the level you request.
Bullet-resistance classes
| Class | Weapon type | Bullet | Test conditions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calibre | Shape | Structure | Weight (g) | Shooting distance (m) | Velocity (m/s) | ||
| FB1 | Rifle | 22 LR | Round nose |
| 2.6 | 10 | 360 |
| FB2 | Automatic pistol | 9 mm Luger | Round nose |
| 8 | 5 | 400 |
| FB3 | Hand gun | 357 Magnum | Coned bullet |
| 10.2 | 5 | 430 |
| FB4 | Hand gun | 44 Rem. Magnum | Flat nose |
| 15.6 | 5 | 440 |
| *AK47 | Kalashnikov | 7.62 × 39 | Pointed |
| 8 | 10 | 700 |
| FB5 | Assault rifle | 5.56 × 45 | Pointed |
| 4 | 10 | 950 |
| FB6 | Rifle | 7.62 × 51 | Pointed |
| 9.5 | 10 | 830 |
| FB7 | Rifle | 7.62 × 51 | Pointed |
| 9.8 | 10 | 820 |
* The AK47 (7.62 × 39) row is a separate reference class, shown between FB4 and FB5.
Protection by service
13 lines
| Code | Line | Protection | Lead time | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services | ||||
| HIRE | Hiring & leasingFleet in 20+ countries | B4 – B7 | Short or long term | |
| ARMR | Vehicle armouringSedans, SUVs, trucks, MPVs | B4 – B7 | Within two weeks | |
| BLD | Custom manufacturingBuilt to your specification | To specification | — | |
| UPA | Up-armourVirtually any vehicle | Up to B7 | Some in days | |
| SALE | Vehicle salesNew and used, worldwide | — | Many ready now | |
| RFB | Refurbishment & repairAny make, worldwide | — | Mobile teams | |
| Vehicles | ||||
| VIP | Civilian & VIP vehiclesStandard outward appearance | B4 – B7 | — | |
| CIT | Cash & asset in transitTruck chassis, bakkies, pickups | B4 – B6 | — | |
| TAC | Riot & tacticalSecurity, police, relief, military | B4+ – B7 | — | |
| CCU | Crowd control unitsWater cannon, wire barriers | — | Rapid deployment | |
| Add-on armour | ||||
| TMP | Temporary armourMoves between vehicles | B4 – B6 | Within 12 hours | |
| CLIP | Clip InMade for any make and model | B4 / B4+ (AK-47) | Under 30 minutes | |
| RSM | ResistaMateFitted at your premises | 9 mm – 7.62×51 | Within 7 days | |
Protection ranges are as published for each line. ResistaMate is rated by calibre rather than B-level, and lines without a stated level are dimmed when you filter.
Not sure which level you need? Ask us.
Tell us what you need protected and we will arrange a meeting. Visits are strictly by appointment.