BAE Systems is the leader in developing thick-walled, complex composites for armored vehicle structures and their associated manufacturing processes. Considerable expertise is also demonstrated by BAE Systems in the use of composite materials to fabricate lighter and stronger structures for missile launching systems.
A demonstration vehicle, called the Composite Armored Vehicle Advanced Technology Demonstrator (CAV-ATD), provided a significant step forward in developing lighter weight, more lethal, more survivable platforms. Features incorporated in the BAE Sytems CAV-ATD included:
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Ceramic-composite armor
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Reduced detectability
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Increased ballistic survivability
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Field-capable repairs
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More than 35 percent weight savings over traditional metallic structure and armor
Commended by the U.S. Department of Defense Affordability Task Force for reducing costs in materials and processing, the BAE Systems CAV-ATD technologies set a foundation for future battlefield applications.
