This armour was developed for customers who require a complete protection during demining. The ballistic core is manufactured from Kevlar® for high performance and lightness.
A polycarbonate breast plate is incorporated to provide additional protection for the chest area. The cover is made of Cordura® textured nylon which is extremely resistance to tearing or damage from sharp objects. It is water resistant and can be removed for washing.
| A collar is provided behind which a standard full-face visor is overlapped. | |
| Side protection is enhanced by abdominal and shoulder flaps. | |
| Groin protection is provided by the deployable genital flap. | |
| The vest is comfortable to wear with the back area covered by netting to allow air circulation. A low-cost, optional, evaporative cooling system is available if required. | |
| The garment can be donned and removed by the deminer without assistance from another person. ( see diagram ) | |
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| Rating | The armour has a V50 of 450 m/s according to the method of STANAG 2920. |
| Weight | Approximately 2.7 kg depending of additions such as fragment pouches etc |
Mine protection vest SDV with arm- and leg protection
(on picture in red colour)
The suit is made from high performance KEVLAR including a breastplate for additional protection in the chest area and is covered with Du Pont Textured Cordura.®.
