DUAL-ENVIRONMENT
AAV PROTECTION WITH
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CHANGING TIMES, NEW
TECHNOLOGIES
The world has enjoyed truly unprecedented peace and prosperity for most of the last century. Since the end of WWII, a stable rules-based order has come to define our global geopolitical landscape and produce fewer wars than at almost any other point in history. Now, for posterity’s sake, we don’t want to make it sound like everything’s been sunshine and rainbows, but it’s fair to say that from the perspective of global conflict, things have been better than they had been in the past. Now, things are changing, as war continues to break out across different theaters, and greater military threats loom large on almost every continent. While some of these conflicts lie in regrettably familiar territory like in the deserts of the Middle East, others exist along the coasts of today’s modern empires, including in both Asia and Europe. So, what do we do? Well, like the great Teddy Roosevelt famously said, “Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.”
In other words, it’s deterrence through force potential that can keep the worst at bay. However, it’s important not just to carry a big stick, but be prepared to swing it too. That’s why our militaries must possess full-suite capabilities to engage in modern military combat, which involves maintaining superiority on the land, air, and sea. To this end, hybrid vehicles like amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) are invaluable; they can be deployed in the water, only to serve as a key mechanized unit on land, and that’s just the beginning of their advantages. But these dual-environment machines consequently must deal with challenges that are even greater than the sum of their parts. Exposed to the dangers of both salt and earth, AAVs require extra protection to see them through their operational goals. For this, there’s no better protection for AAVs than polyurea coatings, especially when formulated and manufactured from an American leader in the global paints and coatings industry like ArmorThane.
AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLES
HAVE AMPHIBIOUS CHALLENGES
Protecting mechanized infantry is one thing, protecting naval vessels is another, but now imagine having to protect both at the same time! That’s essentially the challenge faced by amphibious assault vehicles, which have to contend against not just combat, but two of the toughest operating environments that exist: the sea, and the beaches on which they emerge. Both are riddled with abrasive debris like stones, shells, and hard plant and animal matter, while simultaneously being wet and highly saline environments. Put more simply, AAVs are exposed to some of the most difficult conditions to withstand when it comes to protecting and preserving large metal machines. Most often, it’s either one or the other, making it far easier to engineer and apply more specialized solutions that excel at their specific task. What makes protecting AAVs so difficult is that they’re not afforded that luxury, and must be protected as if they were two different vehicles in one.
ARMORTHANE’S
POLYUREA COATINGS
Amphibious vehicles give new meaning to the term “all-purpose protection,” but that’s exactly why ArmorThane’s polyurea coatings are the perfect match for these incredible military machines. Polyurea excels where others do not, fundamentally because of its ability to protect against such a wide range of different chemical and mechanical forms of damage and degradation. This includes forceful impacts, harsh abrasion, chemical corrosion, and UV radiation, which, when paired with polyurea’s waterproof and watertight seal, make it the ultimate shield to place atop heavy armor. For our logistical members of the military, you’ll be happy to hear that polyurea is also safe, long-lasting, and cost-effective, not adding undue stress on budgetary constraints while providing disproportionate value for their price. By choosing polyurea, you’re not signing up for yearly reapplications, but unmatched service lifetimes that minimize the need for spending any money or taking any action that places such vital equipment out of commission.
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Just as there are a variety of different military coatings, so too are there many different manufacturers. This includes ArmorThane, the world’s one-stop shop for everything polyurea and polyurethane, and a major American manufacturer of polyurea technology for the military and defense industry. ArmorThane’s coatings can be used on aircraft, naval vessels, mechanized infantry, and countless other types of military equipment and installations.
Let’s just put it this way: military budgets are as big as they are for a reason. A single amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) can cost as much as $20 to $30 million, which is exactly why it’s mission critical to protect and maintain AAVs with the utmost priority. For this, there’s no better choice than ArmorThane’s polyurea; it’s all-purpose protection trusted to protect our troops.
Amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) struggle to remain viable in modern military contexts largely because of the difficulty and expense of keeping them ready for battle. Exposed to sand, salt water, and coastal air, among other corrosives and abrasives, AAVs all but require the extra protection of a coating like polyurea, which can be highly effective at providing lasting and multi-environment protection.
PROTECT OUR TROOPS AT BOTH
LAND AND SEA WITH ARMORTHANE
Military deterrence and, more importantly, operational defense capabilities may be more important today than ever before. Our demonstrable ability to defend ourselves and take offensive actions as a key part of a broader defensive strategy hold the world in balance. Maintaining critical military equipment like AAVs is a central part of maintaining that balance, and it’s never been easier or more effective than with ArmorThane. We’ve become the world’s one-stop shop for everything polyurea and polyurethane, and are proud to see our coatings used on US and allied military equipment, infrastructure, and installations. AAVs are just one example of the vehicle’s our coatings excel at protecting, so to learn more about our military and defense coatings, contact us today! Discover how we’ve kept our spot as the best in the business for over 35 years, and why we’ve been trusted to help protect our armed forces.
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