Organizations
have the important responsibility of keeping their people safe and protected at
all times, especially if they have crew members who are always on the road and
in high-risk areas. Making sure they have sufficient coverage is a start;
investing in the right vehicles is another way to guarantee their safety and
security.
An tactical mobility vehicle is one of the best types of
vehicles you can invest in if you want to be certain that teams performing
crucial or sensitive work in high-risk or war-torn areas are safe while they
are on the move.
People aboard this type of vehicle
are protected from flying bullets, shrapnel, explosions and fire since these are specially
designed to keep passengers safe and secure regardless of the external
conditions.
Selecting the Ideal Armoured Security Vehicles to Invest In
Armored
security vehicles require a substantial amount of investment. As such, you have
to be sure that you will get your full money’s worth. You can do this by
following these tips for purchasing an armored defense vehicle for your
specific purposes:
1. Consider the number of people the vehicle will transport
If you’re in need of a formidable security
vehicle, determine how many people would
need to be transported in it.
If at least six persons would be riding the
vehicle regularly, excluding the driver, it would be best to invest in bulky
types or designs of this vehicle. For less than six individuals, there are
small- or medium-sized armored vehicles that would be more suitable, and they
would be less expensive than their larger counterparts.
2. Think about the level of protection the passengers will require
Armored security vehicles come
with different types of armored window packages depending on their bulletproof
rating. If
you are looking for protection against commonly used handguns, the B4 rating is
the ideal one to get. A B5 bulletproof rating, on the other hand, provides
protection from AK-47s.
A B6 rating, which measures at around 40mm
thick, will stop high-powered rifles such as an AR-15 and still leave the
passengers unharmed on the inside. This specific type of bulletproof armor will
stop armor-piercing rounds and ammunition from basically any weapon that one
could put on their shoulder.
3. Check its levels of mobility
The armored vehicle should have
high levels of mobility so that it can be free fro
the limits of predictable and
smooth routes. This ensures that people being deployed arrive safely at their
destination every time. This is a crucial feature to look for if the vehicle
will be used in areas with continuous combat taking place and where other
threats are constantly present.
It is also important to ensure that the
vehicle is prepared for optimal performance has multi-terrain capability so that it can be driven anywhere, in just
about any extreme environment. It should also be able to maintain a high speed
in case the situation calls for it.
4. Think about the other features and amenities that may be needed
The following technological features may prove
to be valuable for your missions using the armored security vehicle:
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Night or day vision capabilities
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Sensor System
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Situational Awareness System (SAS)
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Battlefield Management System (BMS)
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Display monitor
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Radio or intercom
A good example of a vehicle that possesses all
these features (and more) is NIMR’s JAIS 6X6.
5. Consider the design
Finally, armored security vehicles originally
come in the manufacturer’s design. However, if you require special capabilities
or features so you can perform your operations more effectively, you can have the vehicle customized so that it can
represent suit your specifications. You can also have it painted to make it
more discrete.
Most modern armored defense vehicle designs
also have higher payload and power that
can carry and operate system integration, C4I, sensors, tactical communications
and other systems.
A
leading manufacturer of security and tactical vehicles can offer top-notch,
state-of-the-art armored defense vehicles which can be customized to satisfy
your particular requirements.
By
dealing directly with a trusted name in vehicles that deliver maximum
protection, tactical mobility and combat defense capabilities, you can be sure
you will be investing in reliable and complete vehicles that will keep your
crew safe and protected at all times.
AUTHOR BIO
Miles Chambers
Senior
International Business Development and Sales Manager, NIMR Automotive LLC
Miles
Chambers joined NIMR Automotive in October 2016 as Senior International
Business Development and Sales Manager. In this capacity, Miles oversees NIMR
Automotive’s expansion to Global markets, particularly into Europe and
Southeast Asia. In addition to his responsibilities at NIMR Automotive, Miles
is the Chairman of the Azerbaijan-South Africa Chamber of Commerce.
5 Tips for Choosing the Right Armored Security Vehicle for Your Operations
Shubhi Gupta
Monday, 28 May 2018
