GRILLE ARMOR APPLIQUE

摘要

The invention provides a grille armor system for use on a armored vehicle. T he grille armor system adds an appliqué grille to a grille to increase the protection provided by the grille armor system. The appliqué grille is designed to add a minimal profile. The appliqué grille also is designed to allow maximum air flow through the appliqué grill e. In the preferred embodiment, the appliqué grille is made of 4 mm thick steal bars place 8 mm apart to provide added protection to alumin um S-shaped louvers against high velocity 20 mm fragment simulating projectiles.