Energy-Absorbing Seats for Armored Vehicle – Critical Blast Attenuating Solutions

As a mechanical engineer, your commitment to the safety of armored vehicle crews is unwavering. But, the landscape of modern warfare is constantly evolving, and so too must your approach to survivability. In this article, we take a deep dive into the critical role that energy-absorbing seats should be playing in your armored vehicle blast attenuating solution.

Protecting Your Crew – from the Inside

Today’s battlefield is fraught with the constant risk of explosions. Mines, IEDs and enemy fire can all unleash devastating blasts and, without proper protection, the powerful shockwave generated can inflict severe injury and in extreme case, even death – on armored vehicle crews.
While spall liners and structural design offer crucial protection, energy-absorbing seats play a vital role in mitigating the direct impact that a blast wave can have on crew members. These specialized seats are meticulously engineered to:

• Dissipate blast energy: Advanced materials, like high-performance foams and low weight metallic materials, are incorporated into the seat to absorb and distribute the blast energy, minimizing the force transferred to the occupant.
• Isolate crew from shockwave: The seat design acts as a protection system, insulating the occupant from the peak pressure of the blast wave, thereby reducing the risk of blunt force trauma and internal injuries.
• Maintain crew stability: Designed to maintain occupant stability, energy-absorbing seats minimize the risk of secondary injuries caused by flailing limbs or ejected equipment during a blast event.

Optimized Seat Design

Mobius offers a range of customizable energy-absorbing seat solutions that are tailored to your specific armored vehicle requirements. We take into account several elements during the design of these blast attenuating solutions, to ensure optimal protection. These include:

• Threat level: The type and weight of the explosive, will influence the severity of the explosion (mines, IEDs, specific calibers), this will inform the SPIRAL we use, and the configuration of the seat itself.
• Vehicle weight constraints: Understanding that weight is a critical factor for low and mid-range armored vehicles, we engineer lightweight seats that maximize protection without compromising either their performance or the vehicle’s maneuverability.
• Ergonomics and crew comfort: In addition to blast protection, crew comfort is essential, especially during long missions. To ensure optimal comfort as well as performance, our seats seamlessly integrate blast attenuation with ergonomic design principles.

Mobius – Your Partner for Blast Attenuating Solutions

Mobius understands the dangers inherent in the ever-evolving battlefield, and the increasing market demand for solutions that improve crew survivability. Our commitment to innovation allows us to stay ahead of the curve, continuously developing and testing new materials and designs for our energy-absorbing seats, which stand at the forefront of our comprehensive suite of blast attenuation solutions.

By partnering with Mobius, you can equip your armored vehicles with the latest advancements in blast attenuation technology, ensuring that your crews have the best possible chance of surviving even the most extreme battlefield scenarios.

Ready to learn more?

Contact Mobius today to discuss blast attenuating solutions suited to your specific needs. Explore how our energy-absorbing seats can elevate your armored vehicle’s crew protection capabilities.