Anti-RPG net Q-Net

[C130]

Q-Net - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Q-Net is an armor system that stands off from the vehicle's hull. It is a net that "catches" the RPG before it hits the outside of the vehicle itself. It uses metal nodes connecting the net that disrupt the fusing of the warhead. The Q-Net is similar to other add-on systems like slat armor cages, but with additional benefits. It is cheaper and is 50-60% lighter than slat armor, allowing it to be integrated on light vehicles that cannot support slat, such asHumvees. Because it is lighter, it reduces power train stress and fuel consumption, while giving equal or greater protection than bar armor. It is fully modular with a hook-and-loop installation method, allowing the system to be configured to different platforms. The net gives 360 degree coverage and can even provide overhead protection.[1]


as you can see in this video it does work. saved 3 lives or at least from major injury and writing off an entire vehicle.

*HELMET CAM* Truck Hit by RPG

 

[Indian Patriot]

The Merkava has their iron balls along the turret. Does that work?

 

[C130]

The Merkava has their iron balls along the turret. Does that work?

I dunno I guess, but Q-Net is for light and medium vehicles and covers more area than chain balls.

here some slat armor, but it's heavier than the net.

Ukrainian BTR-4 APC withstood several RPG hits | Info-News

 

[Indian Patriot]

That BTR sure took some damage.

 

[C130]

That BTR sure took some damage.

but it and it's crew survived which is the main thing.

 

[Reashot Xigwin]

It's a double edged sword. If god forbid the vehicle get damaged either way the Crews will have a hard time exiting the vehicle. That's one of the glaring problem with the Q-net.

 

[C130]

It's a double edged sword. If god forbid the vehicle get damaged either way the Crews will have a hard time exiting the vehicle. That's one of the glaring problem with the Q-net.

no it's not setup so you can't get in or not.

 

[munchkin]

Modern warheads are tandem. The first small charge destroys the protective armor like slat armor or ERA or net armor while the second big HEAT charge destroys the vehicle itself. Therefore such a net won't work. RPG-29 introduced in 1989 has tandem charge. Such a net can protect from RPG-7 but not from RPG-29.

 

[Wolfhound]

I dunno I guess, but Q-Net is for light and medium vehicles and covers more area than chain balls.

here some slat armor, but it's heavier than the net.

Ukrainian BTR-4 APC withstood several RPG hits | Info-News

Who else uses the chain balls armor except for merkava tank?