VPAMERV 2010rev. 2010ACTIVE
VPAM ERV 2010 — Resistance of Vehicles against Ballistic Threats
German VPAM certification for armored vehicles and glazing. Protection classes VR1-VR10; widely adopted in European armored-vehicle specs and referenced in some US exec-protection contracts.
Body armor
Authoritative source Threat levels
| Level | Threat | Velocity (m/s) |
|---|---|---|
| VR1 | 9x19mm FMJ | 360 |
| VR2 | .357 Mag FMJ | 430 |
| VR3 | .44 Rem Mag SJHP | 440 |
| VR4 | 5.56x45 SS109 | 950 |
| VR5 | 7.62x39 PS (mild steel core) | 720 |
| VR6 | 7.62x51 NATO FMJ | 830 |
| VR7 | 7.62x51 NATO AP (M61) | 820 |
| VR8 | 7.62x54R B32 (API) | 820 |
| VR9 | 7.62x51 AP-WC (Hard Core) | 930 |
| VR10 | 14.5x114 B32 API | 911 |
Published
Nov 1, 2010
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