by SVI | Aug 13, 2024 | blog
Welcome to the “dos and don’ts of vehicle armouring” with SVI Engineering! In this series of short and to-the-point videos originally shared on our various social-media channels, we run you through a few of the “dos and don’ts” of...
by SVI | Sep 15, 2023 | blog
Can a VW Polo engine block or cylinder head stop an AK47 round? Let’s find out if you’re safe behind an engine block… When it comes to gunfire, it’s sometimes said one of the only reliable areas of cover on a standard vehicle is directly behind the...
by SVI | Aug 25, 2023 | blog
Think even three layers of Kevlar is enough to stop an AK47 round (and effectively serve as B6 armour)? Think again… Ballistic steel is heavy, so why not just double or triple up on lightweight Kevlar? Well, here we’ll demonstrate that even three layers of...
by SVI | Aug 7, 2023 | blog
Ever thought you could armour your own vehicle using little more than a handful of 3 mm mild-steel plates and some basic DIY skills? Well, here’s why that’d be a terrible idea… Think armouring a vehicle is as simple as placing a few mild-steel plates...
by SVI | Sep 9, 2022 | blog
So, you’re thinking of armouring your vehicle but are wondering about the key differences between discreet (or concealed) armour and the non-discreet alternative? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s start with the former. Discreet armour is exactly as...
