Will the increase in weight resulting from the armouring process affect the vehicles performance?
• The mathematical formula below will help you to understand the ideal usage capacity of an armoured vehicle. M = Maximum load capacity A = Armouring weight P = Passengers C = Ideal usage capacity C = (M+P) – A The ideal usage capacity of a vehicle, without risks, equals the sum of the vehicle’s maximum load capacity added to the passengers’ weight (the ones who usually drive in the vehicle), less the future armouring weight. Even when you are carrying the maximum number of passengers and load allowed by the carmaker, the ideal usage capacity should not be jeopardized. Engine, weight and armouring should be in harmony.
