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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

Manufacturer The supplier of the product

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Bridge deck expansion beam with Populus XA Bollard

Perimeter Barriers | Vehicle

Manufacturer: ATG Access

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/7200[N2A]/48/30:0.2

Bristorm re-deployable short portals

Portals | Pedestrian

Manufacturer: Counter Terrorism Police – National Counter Terrorism Security Office

Standard tested to: ISO 22343-1:2023

Performance rating: V/7200[N2A]/64/90:11.6/28.0

VADS rated: No

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

Bri-Swing Manual Gate

Gates | Swing

Manufacturer: ATG Access

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/7200[N2A]/64/90:7.9

Centurion

Bollards | Static

Manufacturer: ATG Access

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/7200[N2A]/64/90:0.4

Centurion shallow mount

Bollards | Static

Manufacturer: ATG Access

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/7200[N2A]/80/90:1.9

City of London Shallow Mount

Bollards | Static

Manufacturer: ATG Access

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2010

Performance rating: V/7500[N3]/80/90:19.2/25.0

City of London shallow mount fixed

Bollards | Static

Manufacturer: ATG Access

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2010

Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/64/90:3.7/4.2

Cityscape Gate

Gates | Swing

Manufacturer: ATG Access

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2007

Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/64/90:1.1/2.4

Excalibur 125mm fixed

Bollards | Static

Manufacturer: ATG Access

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2007

Performance rating: V/2500[N1G]/48/90:0/0.0

Excalibur 125mm fixed

Bollards | Static

Manufacturer: ATG Access

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2007

Performance rating: V/3500[N1]/48/90:0/0.0

Excalibur 125mm fixed

Bollards | Static

Manufacturer: ATG Access

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2007

Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/32/90:0/0.0

Excalibur 125mm fixed

Bollards | Static

Manufacturer: ATG Access

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2007

Performance rating: V/3500[N1]/48/90:0/0.0

Excalibur 125mm fixed

Bollards | Static

Manufacturer: ATG Access

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2007

Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/48/90:6.9/0.0

Excalibur 90mm fixed.

Bollards | Static

Manufacturer: ATG Access

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2007

Performance rating: V/1500[M1]/48/90:0/0.0