Toyota Land Cruiser 300 in protection Level VR7 as per BRV EDITION 3
certified in Germany by the “German Beschussamt"
1. BALLISTIC CERTIFICATION AND TESTING
In addition to the CERTIFICATION to VR7 ballistic levels, the VR7 Land Cruiser 300 is designed to better survive the blast and fragment threats that are common in operations today. The blast tests detailed below were carried out on our test vehicle after the ballistic test where performed. There were no repairs made to the vehicle between any of the tests.
The ERV Edition 3 blast test are conducted with use of biofidelic dummies, which reflecthuman body with bones,ligaments,skin, muscles and soft tissues. The maximum pass rating is 3 stars which means that there was absolutely no damage to the biofidelic dummies present in the vehicle during the various blast tests. A rating below 3 stars means that the vehicleoccupant would suffer various injuries including bone fractures and torn ligamen
SIDE BLAST PROTECTION TESTED TO:
12.5 Kg PETN plastic explosive placed at window height, 4 meters to the side.
ROOF TESTED TO:
1 x HG85 hand grenade placed directly onthe roof above driver head.
1 x HG85 Hand grenades placed directly on the roofabove second row passenger head.
2 x DM51 Hand grenades placed above front passenger head.
2 x DM51 Hand grenades placedabove second row passenger head.
1x HG85 Hand grenades placed on evaluated weakest point
FLOOR TESTED TO:
1 x DM31 Anti-personnel mine placed below driver footwell
1 x DM31 Anti-personnel mine placed below second row footwell
2 x HG85 Hand grenades placed below front passenger footwell
2 x HG85 Hand grenades placedbelow second row footwell
1 x DM31 Anti-personnel mine placed bellow evaluated
1.1 TRANSPARENT ARMOUR
BALLISTIC GLASS – certified multilayer glass/polycarbonate combination.
WINDSCREEN FRAME – blast and ballistic tested with improved design
GLASS ANCHORING – modified for enhanced blast survivability
OVERLAPPING ARMOUR – around all glass and door apertures with splash guards to prevent penetrations into the cabin from direct or angled strikes and ricochet.
The passenger cabin is protected with transparent bullet resistant glass according to protection protection Level VR7 as per BRV EDITION 3 including the following windows:
1 windscreen, with heating
2 front doors
2 rear passenger doors
2 quarter glasses
1 gate door in cargo compartment
The rear compartment glass( quarter glass ), rearward of the rear side doors is protected by installing ballistic resistant glass according to protection Level VR7 as per BRV EDITION 3 by the “German Beschussamt Ulm”.
BALLISTIC RESISTANCE TEST CLASSIFICATION: BRV EDITION 3 VR7
TESTED AGAINST:
5.56 x 45MM NATO SS109
5.56 x 45MM NATO SS109
RESULT: PASSED
TESTED BY: Beschussamt Ulm, Germany
1.2 OPAQUE ARMOUR
Fully welded monocoque armour capsule provides all round protection. Overall interior ballistic steel structure constructed from large sections of ballistic material provides overlap and reinforcement for impact areas such as doors and glass and reinforces the integrity of the vehicle structure.
All opaque areas including the roof are protected against the following weapons / ammunitions on 90°and 45° (roof also 90° and 45°) impact angles in accordance with protection Level VR7 asperBRV EDITION 3 testing procedures:
BALLISTIC RESISTANCE TEST CLASSIFICATION: BRV EDITION 3 VR7
TESTED AGAINST:
5.56 x 45MM NATO SS109
5.56 x 45MM NATO SS109
RESULT: PASSED
TESTED BY: Beschussamt Ulm, Germany
1.3 FLOOR ARMOUR
The floor is designed and protected with ballistic steel according to protection Level VR7 as per BRV EDITION 3 by the “German Beschussamt” All tests were done under the same vehicle with the same floor armouring.
FLOOR – 1 DM31 AP-MINE RESISTANCE TEST
TESTED AGAINST:
1 x DM31 ANTI PERSONNEL MINE IGNITED UNDER FLOOR PLACED BELOW DRIVERFOOTWELL.
RESULT: PASSED WITH THE HIGHEST SCORE 3 STARS NO PENETRATIONS
TESTED BY: Beschussamt Ulm, Germany
FLOOR –1 DM31 AP-MINE RESISTANCE TEST
TESTED AGAINST:
1 x DM31 ANTI PERSONNEL MINE IGNITED UNDER FLOOR PLACED BELOW SECOND ROWFOOTWELL.
RESULT: PASSED WITH THE HIGHEST SCORE 3 STARS NO PENETRATIONS
TESTED BY: Beschussamt Ulm, Germany
FLOOR –2 HG85 (M67 EQUIVALENT) HAND GRENADE RESISTANCE
TESTED AGAINST:
2 x HG85 HAND GRENADES IGNITED SIMULTANEOUSLY UNDER THE VEHICLE PLACED BELOW FRONT PASSENGER FOOTWELL.
RESULT: PASSED WITH THE HIGHEST SCORE 3 STARS NO PENETRATIONS
TESTED BY: Beschussamt Ulm, Germany
FLOOR –2 HG85 (M67 EQUIVALENT) HAND GRENADE RESISTANCE
TESTED AGAINST:
2 x HG85 HAND GRENADES IGNITED SIMULTANEOUSLY UNDER THE VEHICLE PLACED BELOW SECOND ROW PASSENGER FOOTWELL.
RESULT: PASSED WITH THE HIGHEST SCORE 3 STARS NO PENETRATIONS
TESTED BY: Beschussamt Ulm, Germany
FLOOR –1 DM31 AP-MINE RESISTANCE TEST
TESTED AGAINST:
1 x DM31 ANTI PERSONNEL MINEIGNITED UNDER FLOORPLACED AT THEWEAKEST POINT EVALUATED
RESULT: PASSED WITH THE HIGHEST SCORE 3 STARS NO PENETRATIONS
TESTED BY: Beschussamt Ulm, Germany
1.4 ROOF ARMOUR
The roof is designed and protected with ballistic steel according to protection Level VR7 as per BRV EDITION 3 by the “German Beschussamt” All tests were done on the same vehicle with the same roofarmouring.
ROOF – 1HG85 (M67 EQUIVALENT) HAND GRENADE RESISTANCE
TESTED AGAINST:
1x HG85 HAND GRENADEIGNITED ONTHE VEHICLE ROOFPLACED ABOVE DRIVER HEAD POSITION
RESULT: PASSED WITH THE HIGHEST SCORE 3 STARS NO PENETRATIONS
TESTED BY: Beschussamt Ulm, Germany
ROOF – 1HG85 (M67 EQUIVALENT) HAND GRENADE RESISTANCE
TESTED AGAINST:
1x HG85 HAND GRENADEIGNITED ONTHEVEHICLE ROOFPLACEDABOVE SECOND ROW PASSANGER POSITION
RESULT: PASSED WITH THE HIGHEST SCORE 3 STARS NO PENETRATIONS
TESTED BY: Beschussamt Ulm, Germany
ROOF – 2 DM51HAND GRENADE RESISTANCE
TESTED AGAINST:
2x DM51 HAND GRENADES IGNITED SIMULTANEOUSLY ONTHE VEHICLE ROOF PLACED ABOVE FRONT ROW PASSENGER HEAD POSITION
RESULT: PASSED WITH THE HIGHEST SCORE 3 STARSNO PENETRATIONS
TESTED BY: Beschussamt Ulm, Germany
ROOF – 2 DM51HAND GRENADE RESISTANCE
TESTED AGAINST:
2x DM51 HAND GRENADES IGNITED SIMULTANEOUSLY ON THE VEHICLE ROOF PLACED ABOVE SECOND ROW PASSENGER POSITION
RESULT: PASSED WITH THE HIGHEST SCORE 3 STARS NO PENETRATIONS
TESTED BY: Beschussamt Ulm, Germany
ROOF – 1HG85 (M67 EQUIVALENT) HAND GRENADE RESISTANCE
TESTED AGAINST:
1x HG85 HAND GRENADE IGNITED ON THE VEHICLE ROOF PLACED AT THE WEAKES POINT EVALUATED.
RESULT: PASSED WITH THE HIGHEST SCORE 3 STARS NO PENETRATIONS
TESTED BY: Beschussamt Ulm, Germany
1.5 SIDE BLAST PROTECTION
The blast protection on the side defeats 12,5kg PETN (4m distance) to the vehicle. The pressure inside the vehicle was measured with dummies and the pressure was much below 0,2 bar which is the critical number for a human being. SIDE BLAST –12KG PETN BLAST RESISTANCE TEST
TESTED AGAINST:
12,5 KG PETN PLASTIC EXPLOSIVE PLACED AT WINDOW HEIGHT, 4 METERS OT THE SIDE.
RESULT: PASSED WITH THE HIGHEST SCORE 3 STARS NO PENETRATIONS
TESTED BY: Beschussamt Ulm, Germany
1.6 FUEL TANK ARMOUR
FUEL TANK - Direct hit or angle of incidence protection for main tank.
The fuel tank is protected with ballistic steel according to protection Level VR7 as per BRV EDITION 3 by the “German Beschussamt Ulm”.
1.7 ENGINE BAY AND BATTERY ARMOUR
FIRE WALL – fully armoured and optimised design for blast integrity.
FENDERS – direct hit side protection of engine area.
PROTECTED A/C DUCTS – direct hit ballistic protection.
ARMOURED BATTERY COVER – direct hit ballistic protection.
BRAKE BOOSTER – direct hit ballistic protection.
RADIATOR PROTECTION – direct hit ballistic protection (optional)
OEM-Battery in the engine compartment is protected with ballistic steel according to protection Level VR7 as per BRV EDITION 3 by the “German Beschussamt”
Additional battery ( Optional ) allows to start the engine in case of failure of the main battery. It is equipped with a system to prevent its discharge.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The tests were carried out consecutively and with no repairs or modifications made to the vehicle in between tests.
2 ARMOURING CONFIGURATION
Due to the additional weight added to the chassis, we do extensive strengthening to the vehicle body.
2.1 SUSPENSION& BREAKS
SPRINGS – heavy duty design to cope with additional weight and provide desirable vehicle dynamics.
SHOCK ABSORBERS – heavy duty with high performance valve system and upgraded bushes.
SWAY BAR – reinforced for optimum handling during quick manoeuvring.
The entire suspension and break system is reinforced to ensure reliability and road safety. Shock absorbers and springs have been replaced by heavy-duty components and can handle a gross vehicle weight up to 6.100 Kg.
2.2 WHEEL AND TIRE CONFIGURATION WITH RUN-FLAT SYSTEM
RUN-FLATS – in all tyres including optional spare wheel, meeting NATO requirements of 50km capability at an average speed of 50km/h.
TYRES – high load index high performance.
RIMS – heavy duty steel rims.
Each of the 4 tires is provided with a run flat system which allows you a distance of 50 km by an average speed of 50 km/h after a puncture.
This run flat system issued on 18” heavy duty rims.
2.3 DOORS AND DOOR HINGES
UNIFORM ARMOUR PLATE – reinforced and integrated into doors for maximum ballistic integrity and structural blast resistance.
FULL OVERLAP ARMOUR – around all door apertures with splash guards to prevent penetrations into the cabin from direct and angled strikes or ricochet. Design enhances blast protection.
HEAVY DUTY HINGES – attached directly to ballistic steel not the vehicle body. Design allows full serviceability and adjustments of the doorsystem.
PILLAR REINFORCEMENT – allowing the weight of doors to be transmitted onto the reinforced ballistic steel posts to preserve alignment and ensure function after blast damage.
All doorhinges are replaced by self developedheavy duty doorhinges, able to cover the additional weight of the armoured doors. Special pillar reinforcement (inside the A-, B-C-pillars) supports the door hinges for all 5 doors.
3 COMMUNICATION - STANDARD
3.1 PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM / INTERCOM / SIREN
PULIC ADDRESS SYSTEM - INTERCOM - fitted to the vehicle, the microphone for talking inside to outside is located between the two front seats. The speaker is located behind the front grill; two microphones are located in the exterior mirror cases to hear people outside talking.
SIREN – part of the system.
3.2 INTEGRATED ANTENNAS / FLASHING LIGHTS IN FRONT GRILL
TWO STROBE LIGHTS - discreetly integrated into the grille
One GSM AND ONE VHF ANTENNA - located on the roof.
PRE-WIRING - done to instrument panel.
4. BASE VEHICLE - TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 300
4.1 OVERVIEW
Based on Toyota LC 300
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