A classic luxury car design has been given 21st century security features to counter the threat of explosive devices faced by influential figures around the world.
The result is the Jaguar XJ Sentinel – a car created by Jaguar in collaboration with Centigon that conforms to B7-level security protection standards.
Centigon is a prominent military and commercial armored vehicles firm and, in order to produce this design, it worked in tandem with Jaguar through an exclusive manufacturing agreement. The firm has a similar arrangement with another world-famous automotive firm, Land Rover, and this has resulted in another armored vehicle upgrade – the Land Rover Discovery Armored.
Centigon merged with Carat Duchatelet in 2008 to form Carat Security Group. Its products, according to the firm, are 'the preferred choice of governmental and commercial operations worldwide.'
The Jaguar XJ Sentinel is an armored adaptation of the original luxury car that features a high impact steel/Kevlar exterior. This is effective against a maximum of 33 pounds (equivalent to 15 kilograms) of explosive material (including TNT) detonated in close proximity to the car.
Other new security features including protection on the underside of the vehicle and bullet proof glass.
While all these hi-tech security augmentations make the Jaguar XJ Sentinel a heavier car all-round, boosted suspension, steering and braking systems offset the additional weight.
The armor protected Jaguar is suitable for security firms and governments alike: in the latter category, UK Prime Minister David Cameron has just acquired one for his own use.
It offers protection against a wide range of external threats and it doesn’t differ visually from a standard Jaguar XJ. This makes its security features a subtle feature that provides reassurance and peace of mind for those on the inside, but gives very little away to those on the outside.
Customers that order a Jaguar XJ Sentinel get the benefit of a professional advisor to discuss the features they would especially like included.
The Jaguar XJ Sentinel's ballistic performance was certified by UK Defence/Research firm QinetiQ and the car made its public debut at the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show.
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Existing MemberUsername:Password:Forgot your password ?Remember me:New Member - Why advertise with us?Email Address:Username:Password:Retype Password:I agree to the Terms & ConditionsSecurity Technology News - February 2011Hummingbird Nano Vehicle Offers Airborne SurveillancePosted by Security International's Technology Correspondent on 21/02/2011 - 16:30:00
A minute new UAV for military and security applications has made its public debut.
AeroVironment’s NAV (Nano Air Vehicle) resembles and has the characteristics of a hummingbird, hence its alternative name – the Nano Hummingbird.
With an initial maximum endurance of 11 minutes, the Hummingbird is equipped with a camera that acquires and streams images in real time, making it as suitable for urban surveillance as for use over the world’s battlefields.
Development on the AeroVironment Nano Air Vehicle has been taking place for approximately five years and DARPA – the US military’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency – has invested $4m in the programme to date.
Hummingbird Surveillance NAV
The Hummingbird surveillance NAV can power along at up to 17 kilometres per hour, climb, descend, fly backwards and sideways and rotate in both directions – all under the control of its operator.
It’s just 16cm wide and weighs a tiny 0.67 ounces (AA batteries weigh more). That’s 0.67 ounces (19 grams) inclusive of all flight systems and the video camera, not just the shell. It’s also reasonably robust and able to function in crosswinds of five miles per hour or less.
Video footage released by AeroVironment shows the Hummingbird flying in the air before entering a building, surveying its interior and flying back out again. A similar approach could bring a new safety element to security operations where the need to protect personnel is paramount.
Surveillance Nano Air Vehicle
“The historic achievement made by the Nano Hummingbird is an example of the leading-edge innovations introduced and deployed almost routinely by the AeroVironment UAS team”, AeroVironment Senior Vice President, Tom Herring, stated in a company press release on the new surveillance nano air vehicle issued mid-February.
He continued: “From the battle-proven Raven, Wasp and Puma small UAS to the tiny Nano Hummingbird to Global Observer, the largest, highest and longest flying UAS, AeroVironment continues to define the future of unmanned aircraft systems. Our mission in doing so is to provide our customers with advanced tools that help them succeed.”
Future security technology designs that tip a hat to the natural world could now emerge in the Hummingbird’s wake, as a DARPA representative added.
“The success of the NAV program paves the way for a new generation of aircraft with the agility and appearance of small birds”, Doctor Todd Hylton said. Nano Hummingbird image copyright DARPA/AeroVironment
Video Credit to: www.avinc.com
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A minute new UAV for military and security applications has made its public debut.
AeroVironment’s NAV (Nano Air Vehicle) resembles and has the characteristics of a hummingbird, hence its alternative name – the Nano Hummingbird.
With an initial maximum endurance of 11 minutes, the Hummingbird is equipped with a camera that acquires and streams images in real time, making it as suitable for urban surveillance as for use over the world’s battlefields.
Development on the AeroVironment Nano Air Vehicle has been taking place for approximately five years and DARPA – the US military’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency – has invested $4m in the programme to date.
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The Hummingbird surveillance NAV can power along at up to 17 kilometres per hour, climb, descend, fly backwards and sideways and rotate in both directions – all under the control of its operator.
It’s just 16cm wide and weighs a tiny 0.67 ounces (AA batteries weigh more). That’s 0.67 ounces (19 grams) inclusive of all flight systems and the video camera, not just the shell. It’s also reasonably robust and able to function in crosswinds of five miles per hour or less.
Video footage released by AeroVironment shows the Hummingbird flying in the air before entering a building, surveying its interior and flying back out again. A similar approach could bring a new safety element to security operations where the need to protect personnel is paramount.
Surveillance Nano Air Vehicle
“The historic achievement made by the Nano Hummingbird is an example of the leading-edge innovations introduced and deployed almost routinely by the AeroVironment UAS team”, AeroVironment Senior Vice President, Tom Herring, stated in a company press release on the new surveillance nano air vehicle issued mid-February.
He continued: “From the battle-proven Raven, Wasp and Puma small UAS to the tiny Nano Hummingbird to Global Observer, the largest, highest and longest flying UAS, AeroVironment continues to define the future of unmanned aircraft systems. Our mission in doing so is to provide our customers with advanced tools that help them succeed.”
Future security technology designs that tip a hat to the natural world could now emerge in the Hummingbird’s wake, as a DARPA representative added.
“The success of the NAV program paves the way for a new generation of aircraft with the agility and appearance of small birds”, Doctor Todd Hylton said. Nano Hummingbird image copyright DARPA/AeroVironment
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A classic luxury car design has been given 21st century security features to counter the threat of explosive devices faced by influential figures around the world.
The result is the Jaguar XJ Sentinel – a car created by Jaguar in collaboration with Centigon that conforms to B7-level security protection standards.
Centigon is a prominent military and commercial armored vehicles firm and, in order to produce this design, it worked in tandem with Jaguar through an exclusive manufacturing agreement. The firm has a similar arrangement with another world-famous automotive firm, Land Rover, and this has resulted in another armored vehicle upgrade – the Land Rover Discovery Armored.
Centigon merged with Carat Duchatelet in 2008 to form Carat Security Group. Its products, according to the firm, are 'the preferred choice of governmental and commercial operations worldwide.'
The Jaguar XJ Sentinel is an armored adaptation of the original luxury car that features a high impact steel/Kevlar exterior. This is effective against a maximum of 33 pounds (equivalent to 15 kilograms) of explosive material (including TNT) detonated in close proximity to the car.
Other new security features including protection on the underside of the vehicle and bullet proof glass.
While all these hi-tech security augmentations make the Jaguar XJ Sentinel a heavier car all-round, boosted suspension, steering and braking systems offset the additional weight.
The armor protected Jaguar is suitable for security firms and governments alike: in the latter category, UK Prime Minister David Cameron has just acquired one for his own use.
It offers protection against a wide range of external threats and it doesn’t differ visually from a standard Jaguar XJ. This makes its security features a subtle feature that provides reassurance and peace of mind for those on the inside, but gives very little away to those on the outside.
Customers that order a Jaguar XJ Sentinel get the benefit of a professional advisor to discuss the features they would especially like included.
The Jaguar XJ Sentinel's ballistic performance was certified by UK Defence/Research firm QinetiQ and the car made its public debut at the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show.
A classic luxury car design has been given 21st century security features to counter the threat of explosive devices faced by influential figures around the world.
The result is the Jaguar XJ Sentinel – a car created by Jaguar in collaboration with Centigon that conforms to B7-level security protection standards.
Centigon is a prominent military and commercial armored vehicles firm and, in order to produce this design, it worked in tandem with Jaguar through an exclusive manufacturing agreement. The firm has a similar arrangement with another world-famous automotive firm, Land Rover, and this has resulted in another armored vehicle upgrade – the Land Rover Discovery Armored.
Centigon merged with Carat Duchatelet in 2008 to form Carat Security Group. Its products, according to the firm, are 'the preferred choice of governmental and commercial operations worldwide.'
The Jaguar XJ Sentinel is an armored adaptation of the original luxury car that features a high impact steel/Kevlar exterior. This is effective against a maximum of 33 pounds (equivalent to 15 kilograms) of explosive material (including TNT) detonated in close proximity to the car.
Other new security features including protection on the underside of the vehicle and bullet proof glass.
While all these hi-tech security augmentations make the Jaguar XJ Sentinel a heavier car all-round, boosted suspension, steering and braking systems offset the additional weight.
The armor protected Jaguar is suitable for security firms and governments alike: in the latter category, UK Prime Minister David Cameron has just acquired one for his own use.
It offers protection against a wide range of external threats and it doesn’t differ visually from a standard Jaguar XJ. This makes its security features a subtle feature that provides reassurance and peace of mind for those on the inside, but gives very little away to those on the outside.
Customers that order a Jaguar XJ Sentinel get the benefit of a professional advisor to discuss the features they would especially like included.
The Jaguar XJ Sentinel's ballistic performance was certified by UK Defence/Research firm QinetiQ and the car made its public debut at the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show.
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