Mine resistant vehicle

Sacrificial systems these absorb energy and prevent the load from transferring to the stmc-ture that is being protected. The use of cellular metals as cladding materials has been investigated [12,13] with possible application to the hull of a mine-resistant vehicle. However, such systems require a (heavy) protective faceplate and need a thick core in order to be effective. Hence, this type of system is impractical for blast protection on board aircraft, where weight and volume are critical. 

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