The ballistic levels and materials used in the various components of the BD2009 Bomb Disposal Suit are tested and evaluated to the full quality assurance standard laid down by the appropriate Government organizations.
The suit consists of the following separate items which collectively make the completed garment:
- Washable, fire-retardant and static charge resistant out cover
- Jacket with attached collar
- Pouches for working tools
- Backbone protector
- Neck Protector Plate
- Chest Protector Plate
- Groin Protector Plate
- Trousers
- Boot protector
- Armored bomb disposal helmet with visor, fan and search light, light adjustable
- Built-in environmental awareness system - Integral radio earpiece and microphone with ambient sound facility
- Two-way Hardwire communication system (100m)
- Completely cooling suit - Ice water circulation speed control
- 12V Rechargeable battery
- Transit Bag
A) JACKET The BD2009 Bomb Disposal Suit is a long-sleeved, side opening design filled with flexible Kevlar armor. Provision is made on the front for the attachment of rigid chest and groin blast plates by means of integral pockets with webbing and Velcro securing straps. Pouches for working tools, blower and radio are attached to the front and back of the outer cover. The high collar provides overlap protection to the helmet, visor and neck-guard. Immediate removal of the suit is achieved by use of the quick-release straps attached to the side and shoulder. MATERIALS Ballistic Inserts: Multi-layer water-repellent Kevlar stitched for an enhanced protection level Outer Cover: Washable fire retardant Nomex IIIA Color: OD Green, Navy Blue, Desert Tan, ACU available Proprietary: Armored steel plates with closed cell, linear foam. Blast Plates: Armored Steel SPECIFICATION Outer Cover: Washable fire retardant fabric Insert: Du-Pont Kevlar multi layer Spinal Protector Level: STANAG 2920 Neck Protector: 950m/s Suit: 600 m/s (without armored blast plates) Weight of suit: Approx 28kg with armored blast plates. Approx 19kg without armored blast plates. Armored Blast Plates:1950 m/s (groin, chest and neck). Power Pack: 12v DC auxiliary output socket to power Mains AC and 12v DC provides 90% recharge within 15mins. B) TROUSERS The BD2009 Trousers have fully adjustable supporting braces and wide Velcro waistband catering for small, medium and large sizes. Affixed to the front of the trousers is a flexible groin protector retained in position by Velcro and elastic. At the rear of the legs a full length Velcro strip is used in conjunction with the retaining straps to fix the articulated flexible armor in position. The overboots are an integral part of the trousers and are held in position by Velcro, leather and webbing straps. MATERIALS Ballistic Inserts: Multi-layer water-repellent Kevlar stitched for an enhanced protection level Outer Cover: Washable fire retardant Nomex IIIA Color: OD Green, Navy Blue, Desert Tan, ACU available SPECIFICATIONS Outer Cover: Washable fire retardant Nomex IIIA Insert: Du-Pont Kevlar multi layer Level: STANAG 2920 Trousers: 714 m/s Foot Cover: 482 m/s C) ARMORED BOMB DISPOSAL HELMET WITH VISOR (Standard equipped with Model II Bomb Disposal Helmet, optional lower protection level Model I Bomb Disposal Helmet available for choice, optional Bomb Disposal Helmet VI for breathing apparatus available for choice.) The bomb disposal helmet II is made of a GRP skin with an elastomeric aramid core and is fully adjustable to various sizes for perfect fit by means of the three point suspension and the removable spacer pads that Velcro to the inside. The facility for a communication set consisting of a headphone and microphone, plus extension lead for attachment to any VHF radio transceiver, can be incorporated if required. An alternative communications system comprising a headset, microphone, 100 meters of cable and amplifier, for communication between the operator and his controller, can also be supplied. Also incorporated in the helmet is an air ventilation system which directs the flow of forced fresh air over the top of the helmet liner, across the visor and down over the operator's face ensuring efficient demisting and clear view. An NBC canister can be accommodate to the helmet. The addition of an anti-blast neck-guard to the bottom front of the Helmet closes any possible frontal gap between Helmet and Collar. MATERIALS Compatible with any communication system. Air blower can accommodate NBC filter. Molded: GRP skin with elastomeric aramid core and inner lining. Visor: Anti-Ballistic hardened acrylic/polycarbonate laminate Suspension Harness:Webbing & Ballistic Nylon SPECIFICATIONS Helmet: 4.8kg Level: STANAG 2920 Helmet: 745 m/s Helmet Visor: 838 m/s Anti-ballistic hardened acrylic/polycarbonate laminate. Helmet Compatible with any communicator Communications system: Hard-wired Air Blower: 200 liters per minute minimum, 3 speed, can accommodate an NBC canister. D) Two-way Hardwire Communication (100m cable) E) Cooling Suit
Insulated, padded pouch with tough cordura case. Fastens to bomb suit with straps and clip. Supplied with full suit, control unit, stand-by ice water bottle. Different sizes available.
Specification: Material: washable Kermel or Nomex Performance: Heat Removal Rate: 270 watts (full suit) Endurance min.: 45 min at 35 ¡æ
Cooling Unit: Control: ON/OFF/FLOW rate control Pump: 12v Colid Source: Solid ice and water Power: 12v from suit power supply Weight: 1.3kg for the full suit |