Vehicle Armour
Macario Technologies Private Limited offers a comprehensive range of lightweight, customized armor solutions for military and tactical vehicles. Constructed using advanced materials such as Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) and Boron Carbide, our armor systems are designed to deliver maximum protection with minimal weight impact.
Tested and certified by internationally recognized laboratories and trusted by clients worldwide, Macario’s vehicle armor protects vital areas of vehicles and occupants from a wide spectrum of threats, including small arms fire, armor-piercing rounds, explosive blasts, and fragments from missiles or improvised devices.
Most Vulnerable Protection Areas:
- Driver and crew cabins
- Engine compartments
- Fuel tanks and storage areas
- Door panels and sidewalls
- Turret mounts and weapon station
Key Features:
- Large single-panel options (up to 1.20 m × 2.40 m)
- Modular, ready-to-install panels with simple mounting systems
- Built to withstand extreme environmental conditions
- Resistant to sunlight, UV exposure, oils, dust, and temperature fluctuations
- Available with ready-to-paint aluminum casings or specialized surface coatings
Protection Capabilities:
- Certified resistance against AK-47 and other small arms fire
- Multi-hit protection meeting NIJ standards (IIIA, III, IV)
Add-On Weight vs. Protection Level
| Protection Level | Ammunition | Add-on Weight (Kg/m²) |
|---|---|---|
| NIJ Level IIIA (NIJ 0108.01) | .44 Magnum / 9 mm (small arms) | 4.8 – 9.4 |
| NIJ Level III | 7.62 × 51 mm NATO Ball | 14 – 20 |
| NIJ Level III+ | 7.62 mm MSC (AK-47) | 13 – 24 |
| NIJ Level III++ | 7.62 mm MSC (AK-47) / 5.56 mm SS109 | 22 – 32 |
| NIJ Level IV | 7.62 mm M2 AP | 32 – 44 |
With minimal additional weight, Macario’s vehicle armor solutions maximize crew and vehicle survivability without significantly affecting payload, speed, or maneuverability.