AmSafe Bridport's Tarian on WCVD makes AUSA debut
This is the first time AmSafe Bridport’s latest technological advances in passive RPG armor have been shown mounted to a vehicle platform at AUSA. Previously, this vehicle, along with its Tarian fit, was displayed at the Warfighters Conference in Fort Benning, Georgia where it received substantial interest.
Tarian is a highly effective solution for protection against RPGs and also the world’s lightest. Developed in close collaboration with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), the Tarian system has been extensively tested – including over 800 live shots – in the USA, UK and Europe. This testing verified Tarian’s high level of performance and multi-hit capability. Tarian was first deployed operationally in 2009 and it is now fitted to a variety of British military vehicles, including those in service in Afghanistan, following a $17m order from the UK MoD in 2012.
The core element of the Tarian RPG defeat mechanism is an extremely strong textile net manufactured from high-tenacity fibres. Tarian defeats the RPG by deforming the nose cone of the RPG, preventing the shaped charge jet from forming. Tarian nets are attached to vehicles using a robust flexible mounting system to withstand harsh vehicle operating conditions with low susceptibility to damage. Compared with traditional slat armour RPG protection, Tarian provides significantly improved protection performance and, being significantly lighter, enables vehicles to operate more efficiently regaining lost automotive advantages such as performance, ability to carry more load and better fuel economy.
Also, as it is unobtrusive and easy to operate it greatly enhances vehicle access and furthermore, crew survivability is also greatly improved as Tarian cannot create a mechanical lock that prevents emergency exit in the event of an accident or blast event.
Matthew Chuter, RPG Protection Product Line Manager for AmSafe Bridport said: “The WCVD vehicle fit demonstrates the increased need for lightweight, cost effective RPG armour that can restore a vehicle’s performance. Therefore, AmSafe Bridport is delighted to showcase Tarian at AUSA.”
