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How Un Protects Its Personnel By Making Its Cars Safe?
by: Nazir Hussain
“ A Jankel vehicle too 55 direct hits from an AK-47, but was driven back to the base without one round having penetrated the cabin ”
There are some 90,000 UN personnel stationed across the world involved in duties ranging from peace keeping, special services operations and essential reconstruction work to rebuild societies, communities and lives in war torn regions of the world. How does UN protect its protectors? Providing specially modified vehicles is one strategy which has paid big dividends as illustrated by the statement in quotes above.
Building safety into UN vehicles and making them safe is a task assigned to and performed by a British Firm: Jankel because of its experience combined with its long track record since 1955 in providing special vehicles.
Price of a vehicle modification can range from £60,000 to £250,000. So what security features, safety enhancements and modifications are made:-
Radio jammers.
Remote detonators pose a real threat to UN vehicles. Radio jammers with a range of 100 metres use very high powered radio signals to jam signal used to trigger roadside bombs. These devices protect 100s of lives.
Powerful Engines.
Why does UN needs big and powerful vehicles? The vehicles need to be powerful so that they can outrun their attackers if the need arises. The second reason for massive engines is because the modification adds a lot of extra weight to the vehicle. Therefore, extra power through turbocharging is essential to compensate for extra weight.
Armour & glass.
What thickness armour and glass size will protect and withstand an attack by AK-47, rocket or grenade? 6 millimetre steel plate armour and 38 millimetre glass.
Special armour walls behind rear seats and armouring the floor area provides for a safe cabin capable of withstanding most attacks. Vehicle door are equipped with manual deadlocks bolts to ensure doors are not blown away.
Communication.
Being able to communicate with your attackers can be a life saver in some situations. This communication system is provided by a “mic” onboard and external body mounted speakers. Standard door glass is sealed. However, optional wind down windows are available to return fire if possible.
Fuel tank.
Modified fuel tank holds 32 gallons which is three times the capacity of a standard tank. This increase in fuel tank capacity gives the vehicle a 500 miles range thereby pre-empting the need for re-fuelling in hostile territory.
Letterbox.
Letter box is basically a slot on the side of the door. This slot is used to pass papers to officials for checking and to check papers of suspects for example.
Shot tyres.
In situations where all 4 tyres have been shot. The special off-road tyres will help run the vehicle for 30 miles. The German designed suspension will cope with extra weight in an emergency.
In conclusion, extensive security enhancement protect the vehicle occupants from danger. But, all security provisions enable UN to protect its personnel, deal with insurgents as much as is possible and deliver help and assistance to the victims of the conflict and their families.
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At a time of economic turmoil, Venture Capitalists aren’t the only ones investing in good ideas. Ruckus Marketing turns to creative contracting to attract, grow clients. (PRWeb Mar 16, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/RuckusMarketing/Can_Agencies_be_VCs0315/prweb3729984.htm ]]>
California Auto Defects Lawyers File Product Liability Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Ford
The California auto defects lawyers of BISNAR | CHASE (www.BestAttorney.com) have filed a product liability wrongful death lawsuit against Ford Motor Company and Super Puente Hills Ford, located in the City of Industry, California, and Tuttle Click Ford, Inc. located in Irvine, California. The lawsuit alleges that the 2003 Ford F250 Super Duty pick-up truck manufactured and sold by the aforementioned defendants failed to properly protect Lois Jean Bates during a June 2007 rollover crash that caused her to sustain severe and traumatic head and internal injuries, ultimately leading to her death. The action was brought against the defendants by Lois's husband, Edward Bates, who was driving the vehicle at the time of the crash and who also sustained severe personal injuries, and her children Matthew Gismondi, Darlegne Hillenbrand and Jonathan Bates. (PRWeb Mar 16, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/auto_defects/products_liability/prweb3731224.htm ]]>
Trade Privacy LLC Announces Trade-Lock Service Protecting Import Trade Data for U.S. Businesses
Trade Privacy LLC, a trade data protection company, has announced a service called Trade-Lock, which protects import records for US businesses and prevents the sale of trade data to the public. TradePrivacy.com is offering free vulnerability reports for companies looking to view a file copy of any import data that is currently available on-line for sale to competitors. (PRWeb Mar 16, 2010)
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Savannah, Georgia, Insurance Agency Celebrates Over 30 Years of Service
Georgia-based Edwards Insurance Agency is celebrating its 31st year in Savannah, Georgia. Founded by Joe Edwards in 1979, it is now led by his daughter Carla Edwards and wife Annette Edwards. "My mother and I love carrying on my father’s mission of serving the local Savannah community along with all of Georgia and South Carolina.” (PRWeb Mar 16, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3400694.htm ]]>
TSW Custom Alloy Wheels Adds New Features to Car Wheel Configurators
TSW has added new features to wheel configurators across their websites due to high customer demand for these interactive tools. Configurators enable customers who are shopping for aftermarket wheels for their car or truck on-line to visually test fit wheels on their vehicles. (PRWeb Mar 16, 2010)
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Can Digital Advertising Agencies be the VC’s of Tomorrow?
At a time of economic turmoil, Venture Capitalists aren’t the only ones investing in good ideas. Ruckus Marketing turns to creative contracting to attract, grow clients. (PRWeb Mar 16, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/RuckusMarketing/Can_Agencies_be_VCs0315/prweb3729984.htm ]]>
California Auto Defects Lawyers File Product Liability Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Ford
The California auto defects lawyers of BISNAR | CHASE (www.BestAttorney.com) have filed a product liability wrongful death lawsuit against Ford Motor Company and Super Puente Hills Ford, located in the City of Industry, California, and Tuttle Click Ford, Inc. located in Irvine, California. The lawsuit alleges that the 2003 Ford F250 Super Duty pick-up truck manufactured and sold by the aforementioned defendants failed to properly protect Lois Jean Bates during a June 2007 rollover crash that caused her to sustain severe and traumatic head and internal injuries, ultimately leading to her death. The action was brought against the defendants by Lois's husband, Edward Bates, who was driving the vehicle at the time of the crash and who also sustained severe personal injuries, and her children Matthew Gismondi, Darlegne Hillenbrand and Jonathan Bates. (PRWeb Mar 16, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/auto_defects/products_liability/prweb3731224.htm ]]>
Trade Privacy LLC Announces Trade-Lock Service Protecting Import Trade Data for U.S. Businesses
Trade Privacy LLC, a trade data protection company, has announced a service called Trade-Lock, which protects import records for US businesses and prevents the sale of trade data to the public. TradePrivacy.com is offering free vulnerability reports for companies looking to view a file copy of any import data that is currently available on-line for sale to competitors. (PRWeb Mar 16, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010DataProtection/Trade-Lock/prweb3734114.htm ]]>
Savannah, Georgia, Insurance Agency Celebrates Over 30 Years of Service
Georgia-based Edwards Insurance Agency is celebrating its 31st year in Savannah, Georgia. Founded by Joe Edwards in 1979, it is now led by his daughter Carla Edwards and wife Annette Edwards. "My mother and I love carrying on my father’s mission of serving the local Savannah community along with all of Georgia and South Carolina.” (PRWeb Mar 16, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3400694.htm ]]>
TSW Custom Alloy Wheels Adds New Features to Car Wheel Configurators
TSW has added new features to wheel configurators across their websites due to high customer demand for these interactive tools. Configurators enable customers who are shopping for aftermarket wheels for their car or truck on-line to visually test fit wheels on their vehicles. (PRWeb Mar 16, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/alloywheels/customwheels/prweb3732944.htm ]]>
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