Armor Shield T TM
Lightweight Transparent Armor Protection
State-of-the-Art Technology for Production of Ballistic and Optical Armor Solutions
Benefits
Pioneer achieving high
transparency ceramic armor
Over 50% weight reduction
compared to conventional
transparent armor – with the
same ballistic protection level
Applicable for vehicles, vessels
and aircraft.
Unique technology enables cost
effective solution
High multi-hit resistance.
Flexible design for complex
armor applications - (curved
surfaces, asymmetric shapes,
varying thickness)
High scratch and wear resistance
Suitable for extreme thermal,
chemical and environmental
conditions
Strike Side
Safe Side - No Penetration
A significant increase in demand The use of Rafael Armor Shield T will
for lightweight transparent ballistic directly improve armored vehicles
protection against small and maneuverability, fuel efficiency,
medium caliber ammunition is pay-load carrying ability as well as
recognized. reduce maintenance cost.
This solution can be easily
Conventional transparent armor,
customized for land, air and naval
based on layered glass, is extremely
platforms.
heavy adding hundreds of kg’s
to the vehicle and limiting its Rafael Armor Shield T enables
maneuverability. production of a range of shapes
tailored to customer needs: thick or
A unique process developed by
thin, flat or curved, small or large - at
Rafael is used to produce transparent
reduced costs and serial production
ceramic tiles with improved
scale.
characteristics. Rafael’s Armor Shield
T provides unmatched ballistic
protection, at less than half the
weight of conventional glass armor.
At the same time, it delivers superior
optical quality.
Armor Shield T

230 kg/m2 * 115 kg/m2 *

At least 50% weight reduction from conventional transparent armor

* Threat: ATDP 2352-T

The transparent ceramic components

are of the highest quality - free
of visible inclusion, fogginess or
distortions - and are suitable for use
for the most demanding applications,
including lasers, night-vision aids
and thermal imaging systems.

20 micron

Low optical haze, no visible inclusions Fine microstructure for reduced armor weight and
improved mechanical properties

Properties
Composition 100% MgAl2O4
Density 3.56 g/cm3
Strength (4-point bending) 275-330 MPa
Inclusion size < 0.1mm
mm

Hardness HK0.2kg / HK 1kg 1473/1243 kg/mm2

50

Multi-hit resistance: less than 50mm between shots.

Localized ballistic damage.
Superior optical quality at visible and mid IR range Threat: according to ATDP 2352-T level 3a KE

Land & Naval Division

Tel: (972)73-335-2002 Fax: (972)73-335-4093
E-mail: lnd-mkt@rafael.co.il
HQ Tel: (972)73-335-4714 Fax: (972)73-335-4657
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