Composite armor structure

摘要

A composite armor structure for ballistically protecting a gap (8) from an impacting projectile threat and for use with at least one ballistic armor module (M). The gap (8) extends along a margin (6) of the module (M). The structure comprises a body having a protection portion (25) with at least a single layer of ceramic bodies (24). The structure further comprises a carrier portion (26) supporting the protection portion (25) and being made of a material different from the ceramic bodies (24). The protection portion (25) is designed to span the gap (8). The carrier portion (26) is designed to extend beyond the gap (8) to overlap with the margin (6) when viewed from a perspective of the impacting projectile threat.