New tech-solution for armoured helicopters

MKU has introduced its 6th Generation ballistic protection technology, Polyshield V6 that will reduce the weight and thickness of armor solutions by almost 40%. This will improve the performance and mission capability of armoured helicopters. This technology has been developed after extensive R&D by MKU’s team of experts and engineers based in Germany and India.

Armor panels manufactured using 6th Generation Polyshield V6 technology conforming to NIJ III weigh only 14kg. “Since weight is one of the three major parameters controlling the performance of a helicopter, and the only one that can be controlled, this development is extremely significant,” according to Neeraj Gupta, Managing Director of MKU.

MKU will display solutions developed using the new technology at Aero India 2015, at Bangalore, India from 18-22 Feb 2015.

MKU, a leading manufacturer of ballistic protection solutions for personnel and land-air-sea platforms has been investing heavily in R&D to develop lighter solutions for vehicle protection, especially for helicopters. The use of solutions made using Polyshield V6 technology enhances the ‘useful payload’ of the helicopter without compromising on protection or mission range. It enables the pilot of a CH53 to carry at least three extra soldiers or 250 kg of ammunition and provisions or 320 lt of additional fuel which increases its endurance, flight radius and the rate of climb. This is especially useful in critical situations which require immediate take off from the theatre of action. It also improves overall performance as less power is required for take-off & landing.

The use of Polyshield V6 solutions increases the hovering ceiling of the helicopter which improves mission capability and reduces vulnerability.

Also on display would be the latest range of body armor made using the Gen 6 technology, which are lighter, more flexible and thinner. Weight and comfort are major areas of concern of the modern soldier that MKU is trying to address through these latest developments.

MKU was setup in 1985 and till date has provided protection to over 1.5 million soldiers and 1900 platforms. It has, in its repertoire, 1000+ solutions covering more than 100 threats. Its products are used and trusted by 230 forces in over 100 countries including the UN and NATO. Its facilities are certified according to AS9100C.