New Levels of IED Protection Achieved by Jankel Armouring

A new industry standard has been reached by Jankel in the on-going drive to offer extra protection against IEDs and roadside bombs to troops and civilians in the field.

Adhering to current standards for enclosed civilian armoured vehicles (CAVs) means that at a minimum, personnel are protected from a 15kg blast at 4 metres away. Some companies have been able to go further and offer protection from a 15kg blast at 2 metres away.

Now Jankel has completed and passed comprehensive tests to increase the protection level to a 25kg blast detonated 2 metres away.

For any organisation tasked with sending their people into hostile territories, protection is everything. This proven capability now offers a new level of protection to bring added safety to people in dangerous situations, and without compromise on cost.

Lee Palmer, Jankel Chief Engineer said “Jankel has a reputation for driving new and creative ways to bring improvements. We are always looking to increase protection levels or bring safety enhancements. Having passed a test at this level means we bring extra and much needed protection improvements to people operating in high risk areas.”

Jankel passed the AEP-55 Vol 3 side blast test occupant survivability requirements which is itself a rare achievement. The test was conducted in accordance with the requirements of NATO AEP-55 STANAG 4569, NATO’s Standardization Agreement covering standards for the "Protection Levels for Occupants of Logistic and Light Armoured Vehicles”. The standard covers strikes from Kinetic Energy, artillery, and IED blast.

Founded in 1955 by British entrepreneur Robert Jankel, Jankel have established a worldwide reputation for creating and building some of the safest protection solutions available

Through work with researchers, scientists, front-line troops, experts and industry leaders, Jankel continually explore ways to refine, improve, and bring to market protective products and solutions.

For more information please contact Deborah Kingsley (+44 7764 688360) at the Jankel press office.

Jankel Armouring Limited
PO Box 1, Weybridge, Surrey
KT13 8XR

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