Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 01:22:04 GMT Server: Stronghold/1.3.4 Ben-SSL/1.3 Apache/1.1.3 Content-type: text/html Content-length: 4067 Last-modified: Fri, 08 Aug 1997 11:19:31 GMT The O'Gara Company: Military Vehicles: Blast Testing

O'Gara Military Vehicles Blast Testing

Proven Under Fire

Our engineering and manufacturing standards are as tough as the vehicles we produce. Materials must meet our exacting demands, and hold up to strict quality control measures that include continuous ballistics and blast testing.

During live fire testing at the U.S. Army Proving Grounds in Aberdeen, Maryland, the Up-Armored HMMWV completely passed in all phases of testing to the U.S. Army's strict specifications and standards. The Up-Armored HMMWV has been in continuous production for the U.S. Army since that time.

Taken during actual blast testing, these photos show the impact of a 12 lb. anti-tank mine blast on the XM1114 Up-Armored HMMWV.
You can also see the video action (120K animated .gif).

Phase One.

Direct fire testing was performed with 7.62mm armor-piercing and other projectiles. Shot lines were chosen to measure armor system performance at various points of impact. Witness plates placed behind impact locations proved that the armor performed to specifications for direct fire projectile threat.

Phase Two.

Because the M1114 was specifically designed to defeat threats from land mines, blast testing was also performed. Twelve-pound and four-pound mines were detonated under the front and rear wheels of the vehicle. Mannequins fully instrumented to measure force and motion were placed in the four crew positions, and secured into seats with three-point seat restraints.

The Results.

Of the four mannequins placed in the four crew positions, only one showed any measurable damage: a laceration to the heel.

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