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Levels of Protection in Automotive Armoring

Vehicle armor is classified according to its ballistic resistance against different calibers and types of projectiles. Each level of protection is designed to mitigate specific threats, meeting international ballistic testing standards.

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At Ballistic Technology we work under certified technical parameters that guarantee comprehensive structural protection of the vehicle.

armored vehicle


Level I
Discreet Protection

Protects against:

  • Low caliber handguns (.22, .25)

 

Typical use:

  • Low profile

  • Low urban risk

 

It is a light and uncommon armor plating nowadays because it offers limited protection against current threats.

 

 

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Level II
Basic Urban Protection

Protects against:

  • 9mm

  • .38 Special

 

Typical use:

  • Executives

  • Urban transport in areas of moderate risk

It is one of the most requested levels for basic personal security.

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Level IIIA
High Protection Against Handguns

Protection Against:

  • High-velocity 9mm rounds

  • .44 Magnum

This is one of the most common protection levels used in civilian armored vehicles.

Advantages:

  • Excellent balance between weight and protection

  • Preserves the vehicle’s dynamic performance

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Level III
Protection
against Rifle

Protection Against:

  • 7.62 mm rounds (rifle threats such as certain AK-47 configurations)

This level addresses high-powered rifle threats.

It requires more complex structural reinforcements.

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Level IV
High Ballistic Threat

Protection Against:

  • Armor-piercing military rifle rounds

  • High-powered ammunition

This level is typically used for:

  • High-risk government officials

  • Cash-in-transit operations

  • Tactical operations

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