Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for a removable ballistic resistant windshield for vehicle egress. The windshield includes a ballistic resistant glass panel in a rectangular windshield frame with a perimeter portion configured to fit within a rectangular opening in a vehicle cab. The windshield frame may further include an exterior flange configured to overlay an outside surface of the opening in the vehicle cab, and an interior flange extending from the windshield frame opposite the exterior flange. The exterior and interior flanges define an open channel on a first side of the windshield frame configured to fit around a vertical portion of the opening in the vehicle cab when the windshield is seated in the opening. A spring-loaded latch on the windshield frame is operable from inside the vehicle cab to release a second, opposite side of the windshield frame from the opening in the vehicle cab.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for an armor mounting device capable of securely and detachably holding an armor panel to a floor. In one exemplary embodiment the armor mounting device consists of a base having a flat plate portion and a raised central portion, and a detachable clamp that includes a hold down plate and a spring loaded latch disposed within hold down plate. The spring loaded latch is connectable to the raised central portion of the base through a hole in the armor panel when the detachable clamp is juxtaposed with the base, to thereby trap the armor panel between the hold down plate and the flat plate portion of the base. A bonding agent secures the base to the floor.

Abstract: Designs and methods are provided for a convertible fighting vehicle. In one embodiment the vehicle includes a drivable chassis having a standardized bed with mounting surfaces and a suite of interface connections for utility coupling. A mission module is adapted to attach to the bed mounting surfaces and couple with the suite of interface connections, wherein the mission module is configured in one of several mission specific forms.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for a safety restraint system for use inside a vehicle compartment by a mobile occupant or crew member. In one preferred embodiment the safety restraint system comprises an upper trolley and track system connected to the ceiling of the vehicle compartment, a lower trolley and track system connected to the floor of the compartment, and a lockable inertia reel with an extensible strap pivotally attached to the upper trolley. The restraint system further comprises an upper tether connected at an upper end to the end of the inertia reel extensible strap, and at the other end to a harness worn by the occupant. The system may further include a lower tether connected at one end to the lower trolley, and connectable at the other end to the occupant's harness.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for attaching a rigid armor plate to the exterior of a vehicle hull. The exemplary system includes an armor attachment point on the vehicle hull, a hole through the armor plate in alignment with the armor attachment point, and a fastener extending through the hole connecting the armor plate to the vehicle hull. The hole through the armor plate may be larger than the fastener, defining a circumferential gap between the fastener and armor plate. The fastener may comprise a material with an energy absorption capability in excess of 2,000 ksi, and more preferably in excess of 5,000 ksi.