Patent ID: 6612217
Filing Date: 2003-09-02
Classification: B32B,B64C,B64D,F41H

Abstract:
A ballistic barrier in combination with a fuselage of an aircraft for protecting the aircraft from damage due to projectile penetration, the fuselage comprising an outer skin, an inner panel and a structure, the ballistic barrier comprising:at least one layer of fabric capable of absorbing a kinetic energy of a fragment, munition or projectile; one other layer of fabric capable of absorbing the kinetic energy is disposed within said inner panel; wherein the one other layer of fabric capable of absorbing the kinetic energy of a fragment, munition or projectile is coupled to at least one layer of insulation, said insulation layer being disposed within an insulation frame, wherein said insulation frame is positioned between the outer skin and the inner panel; and wherein said at least one layer of fabric is substantially aligned with the inner panel and the outer skin.