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Hostile Vehicle Mitigation

This chapter lists Hostile Vehicle Mitigation vehicle security barriers (VSB) that have been tested to publicly available vehicle impact test standards.  Due care should be taken when selecting and specifying VSBs.  Please also read further HVM guidance.

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Vehicle Mass (kg) The mass of the test vehicle includes, vehicle lubricants, limited fuel and possibly ballast.

Impact Speed (Km/h) The speed of the free moving vehicle impacting the barrier

Impact Speed (Km/h) The speed of the free moving vehicle impacting the barrier

Minimum speed
to
Maximum speed

Impact Angle (°) The horizontal angle at which the test vehicle impacts the barrier

Penetration Distance (m) Vehicle penetration distance is measured after the vehicle impact test from defined datum points

Impact Angle (°) The horizontal angle at which the test vehicle impacts the barrier

Minimum angle
to
Maximum angle

Penetration Distance (m) Vehicle penetration distance is measured after the vehicle impact test from defined datum points

Minimum distance
to
Maximum distance

VADS Rated Whether the barrier has an NPSA VADS rating.

Operation Whether the barrier moves (to provide vehicle access) or is static

Deployment Installed for a short or long period of time

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6m Cedar (MIRA test M0004)

Gates | Rising

Manufacturer: Multiple manufacturers (see specification)

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2010

Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/48/90:0.3/0.0

VADS rated: Yes

6m³ skips - Multiple Configurations - VADS only

Street Furniture | Other

Manufacturer: Not Applicable

VADS rated: Yes

ARMIS GO

Perimeter Barriers | Modular

Manufacturer: Consel Group AG

Standard tested to: ISO 22343-1:2023

Performance rating: V/7200[N2A]/48/90:12.3/0

VADS rated: Yes

ARX Large Stopper - VADS only

Perimeter Barriers | Modular

Manufacturer: Knoxford Ltd t/a ARX Security

VADS rated: Yes

ARX Small Stopper

Perimeter Barriers | Modular

Manufacturer: Knoxford Ltd t/a ARX Security

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2013

Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/48/90:20.7/0.0

VADS rated: Yes

Avon Universal Cedar Gate - 6 metre

Gates | Rising

Manufacturer: Avon Barrier Corporation Ltd

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/7200[N2A]/48/90:1.2

VADS rated: Yes

Avon Universal Cedar Gate - 6 metre

Gates | Rising

Manufacturer: Avon Barrier Corporation Ltd

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/1500[M1]/48/90:2

VADS rated: Yes

Barge to Wall adapter

Perimeter Barriers | Vehicle

Manufacturer: Hill & Smith

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2010

Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/64/45:0/0.0

VADS rated: Yes

Barge unit

Perimeter Barriers | Modular

Manufacturer: Hill & Smith

Standard tested to: Development test meeting PAS 68:2005

Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/48/90:0/0.0

VADS rated: Yes

Barge unit

Perimeter Barriers | Modular

Manufacturer: Hill & Smith

Standard tested to: Development test meeting PAS 68:2005

Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/64/90:0/3.0

VADS rated: Yes

Barge unit

Perimeter Barriers | Modular

Manufacturer: Hill & Smith

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2007

Performance rating: V/7500[N3]/64/90:5.4/0.0

VADS rated: Yes

Bristorm re-deployable single barge

Perimeter Barriers | Vehicle

Manufacturer: Counter Terrorism Police – National Counter Terrorism Security Office

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/7200[N3C]/48/90:20.9

VADS rated: Yes

Crowd Defender - VADS only

Perimeter Barriers | Vehicle

Manufacturer: Rosehill

VADS rated: Yes

CSG 10940 Crash Tested Miti-Gate

Gates | Swing

Manufacturer: Cova Security Gates Limited

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2010

Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/64/90:3/0.0

VADS rated: Yes

CSG 10940 Miti-Gate R

Gates | Swing

Manufacturer: Cova Security Gates Limited

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/1500[M1]/48/90:0.4

VADS rated: Yes