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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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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

Manufacturer The supplier of the product

skipped filter
6m³ skips - Multiple Configurations - VADS only

Street Furniture | Other

Manufacturer: Not Applicable

VADS rated: Yes

75/50 Rising

Bollards | Retractable

Manufacturer: Marshalls

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2010

Performance rating: V/7500[N3]/80/90:9.7/25.0

9 x Hesco XL linked units

Perimeter Barriers | Vehicle

Manufacturer: Hesco Bastion

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/7200[N2A]/48/90:3.6

VADS rated: No

Access gate mounted on twin bollards

Gates | Swing

Manufacturer: J Reid and Sons Ltd

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2010

Performance rating: V/7500[N3]/64/90:12.3/0.0

Antiterrorism automatic bollard mod. 275/K12 900A
Antiterrorism automatic bollard mod. 275/K12 900A

Bollards | Retractable

Manufacturer: Pilomat

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/7200 [N3C]/80/90:9.6

Antiterrorism automatic bollard mod. 275/M30 1200A
Antiterrorism automatic bollard mod. 275/M30 1200A

Bollards | Retractable

Manufacturer: Pilomat

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/7200[N3C]/48/90:4.9

Antiterrorism removable bollard mod. 275/K4RM 900
Antiterrorism removable bollard mod. 275/K4RM 900

Bollards | Static

Manufacturer: Pilomat

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/7200 [N3C]/48/90:0

Antiterrorism Road Blocker mod. RBS 1000_3.5
Antiterrorism Road Blocker mod. RBS 1000_3.5

Blockers | Retractable

Manufacturer: Pilomat

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/7200[N3C]/48/90:8.4

Antiterrorism Road Blocker surface mod. RBS500 3.5
Antiterrorism Road Blocker surface mod. RBS500 3.5

Blockers | Retractable

Manufacturer: Pilomat

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/3500 [N1]/32/90:0

APEX 3 Bollard Array

Bollards | Static

Manufacturer: Heald Ltd

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/7200[N2A]/64/90:3.7

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

ARMIS ONE V:2024

Perimeter Barriers | Vehicle

Manufacturer: Consel Group AG

Standard tested to: ISO 22343-1:2023

Performance rating: V/7200[N2A]/48/90:8.3/0.0

VADS rated: No

ARX HVM Security Fence

Perimeter Barriers | Vehicle

Manufacturer: Knoxford Ltd t/a ARX Security

Standard tested to: ISO 22343-1:2023

Performance rating: V/7200[N2A]/48/90:8.9/16.0

VADS rated: No

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