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Merlin Helicopter Ballistic Protection Case Study

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Ballistic Protection for the Merlin Mk3 Helicopter By 2009, Permali had developed a reputation for providing high performance composite ballistic protection, and rapid responses to Urgent Operational Requirements (UORs). A significant number of British platforms deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan were in-service with ballistic armour solutions supplied by Permali, including various land vehicles and the…

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What are Composite Materials?

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By Definition… What are composite materials? A composite material is the permanent combination of at least two contributory materials, often with different or competing physical or chemical qualities. What are composite materials designed for? They combine these materials to form a more superior material with improved properties. Importantly, a composite doesn’t forfeit its original identity,…