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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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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

AVS-elli LW7 QF Blocker with Hesco XR (HRSF Wall)

Blockers | Retractable

Manufacturer: Multiple manufacturers (see specification)

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2010

Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/48/90:3.4/0.0

VADS rated: No

Deployable Expedient Traffic Entry Regulator (DETER)

Blockers | Retractable

Manufacturer: ERDC

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/7200[N2A]/48/90:6.4

VADS rated: No

Double Boom Swing gate - 16.0m Clear opening

Gates | Modular

Manufacturer: Hill & Smith

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2010

Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/64/90:10.6/0.0

VADS rated: No

Dragons Teeth Gate

Gates | Modular

Manufacturer: J Reid and Sons Ltd

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2007

Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/64/90:6.2/10.3

VADS rated: No

Dragons Teeth Twin Gate 1

Gates | Modular

Manufacturer: J Reid and Sons Ltd

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2010

Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/64/90:6.1/0.0

VADS rated: No

Dragons Teeth Twin Gate 2

Gates | Modular

Manufacturer: J Reid and Sons Ltd

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2010

Performance rating: V/7500[N3]/80/90:11.8/0.0

VADS rated: No

In-line vertical opening gate

Gates | Modular

Manufacturer: Hill & Smith

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2010

Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/48/90:2.2/8.3

VADS rated: No

Integrated HVM Gate with Secureguard

Gates | Swing

Manufacturer: Highway Care Ltd

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/2500[N1G]/48/90:0.5

Portable Road Blocker "RB319-25m"

Blockers | Retractable

Manufacturer: TISO Production Ltd

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/7200[N2A]/48/90/25.4

VADS rated: No

Portal Gate System (PGS)

Gates | Retractable

Manufacturer: Counter Terrorism Police – National Counter Terrorism Security Office

Standard tested to: ISO 22343-1:2023

Performance rating: V/7200[N3C]/48/90:7.2/0.0

VADS rated: Yes

QF LW4C & SecureGuard 30 T2

Blockers | Retractable

Manufacturer: Multiple manufacturers (see specification)

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2010

Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/48/90:1.5/0.0

Rising Arm Barrier with Hardstaff units

Gates | Modular

Manufacturer: Hardstaff Barriers, a trading division of Hill & Smith Infrastructure Ltd

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2010

Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/64/90:5.1/0.0

VADS rated: No

Safetyflex Surface Mounted Swinging Gate 40

Gates | Swing

Manufacturer: Safetyflex Barriers

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/7200[N2A]/64/90:6.1

VADS rated: No

Secure Guard 30 with Model 942A gate (soil install)

Gates | Modular

Manufacturer: Multiple manufacturers (see specification)

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2010

Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/48/90:6.8/0.0