Real-Life Armored Vehicle Attack Case Studies
Of the thousands of armored vehicles delivered by TAC, thankfully only a small percentage ever take fire. When our vehicles are attacked, the circumstances of the assault are almost always held in strict confidence and we’re unable to share the story.
However, below you’ll find two case studies where vehicles were attacked on separate occasions in Iraq—pictures are included to demonstrate how TAC products stand up against even the most severe real-life attacks.
While a quality armored vehicle may be expensive, it’s clear from the examples below that it only takes one terrifying moment to justify the cost. After all, can you really put a price on human life?
Click to learn more: Chad Stone’s Story | IED Blast in Iraq
Chad Stone’s Story
The following case study gives details on an armored Suburban built by Texas Armoring Corporation that was hit by two simultaneous Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Iraq. Chad Stone, an American Police Officer working for Dyncorp, was driving the vehicle at the time of the attack. Here is Chad’s story:
Chad Stone’s Story
The following case study gives details on an armored Suburban built by Texas Armoring Corporation that was hit by two simultaneous Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Iraq. Chad Stone, an American Police Officer working for Dyncorp, was driving the vehicle at the time of the attack. Here is Chad’s story:
He continued,
These pictures of the armored Suburban show the severity of the blast. If the vehicle had not been armored, Chad Stone and his partner would not have survived. The bulletproof glass, ballistic steel, and light-weight composite armor performed as expected and shielded the vehicle’s occupants from the blast. Additionally, the run-flat tire inserts worked as designed and allowed the disabled vehicle to roll to safety while the rest of the convoy provided support.
Texas Armoring Corporation takes great pride in producing products that save save lives. To share your story, contact us at tac@texasarmoring.com.
IED Blast in Iraq
We’re often asked, “How do your vehicles fair in a real-life attack situation?” While most of our clients prefer not to go on the record (for obvious privacy and security reasons), one of them did recently send us the following pictures of a vehicle they purchased: