Ballistics
Meridian's anti-vehicle barriers are manufactured of dual-wall, high strength, bullet-resistant steel. From .44 caliber handguns to AK47s firing armor piercing rounds, Meridian's anti-vehicle barriers offer the protection you need, when you need it.
US Dept. of State Ballistic Testing
Tests were performed on a section from the Archer 750 anti-vehicle barrier at Close Focus Research in Los Angeles, CA on March 8, 2007. The barrier passed all tests up to and including 50 caliber ball rounds; it did not pass the 50 caliber armor piercing rounds at 0°, but did pass at 30° and 45°.
Meridian Rapid Defense Group Armor Ratings
International Ballistic Standards
| Barrier Platform: | ASTM | BBS(1) | EN 1063(2) | FRA(3) | Mil(4) | NIJ(5) | SD(6) | UL 752(7) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base (A500) |
.44 Mag | .44 Mag | BR4 | FRA II PART 2 | PART 2 | III-A PART 1 | ZERO | LEVEL 3 PART 3 |
| Tech (A750 & A1000) |
RIFLE AP | R 2 | BR7 | AOVE FRA II PART 2 | PART 2 | IV | RIFLE AP PART1 | LEVEL 8 |
Test 1
- CFR-PA-07 (5.56 NATO SS109) 0° angle [8 shots] - Pass
- CFR-PA-08 (7.62 NATO M80) 0° angle [5 shots] - Pass
- 7.62 NATO M61AP 0° angle [3 shots] - Pass
5.56 NATO SS109
7.62 NATO M80
7.62 NATO M61AP
Test 1 - Rear View
Test 2
- NIJ IV (.30-06 M2AP) 0° angle [1 shot] - Pass
- CFR-PA-11 (.30-06 M2AP) 0° angle [5 shots] - Pass
.30-06 M2AP
Test 2 - Rear Panel
Test 4
- .50 caliber BMG M2AP 0° angle [2 shots] - Not Rated
- .50 caliber BMG M2AP 15° angle [1 shot] - Not Rated
- .50 caliber BMG M2AP 30° angle [1 shot] - Pass
- .50 caliber BMG M2AP 45° angle [1 shot] - Pass
- .50 caliber BMG M2 Ball 0° angle [3 shots] - Pass
.50 caliber BMG M2 Ball and M2AP
Test 4 - Rear Panel