Specialist Braking Systems for Military Armored Vehicles and Modified Armored SUVs

The braking requirements of an armoured personnel carrier may be different to those of a racing car, but to Alcon the challenge remains the same: to create the strongest, lightest and most efficient braking system without compromise.

We work with some of the world’s most renown defence contractors such as BAE Systems, General Dynamics and Patria.

We supply braking components to the defence industry on vehicles as diverse as British Army Land Rover Defenders, Supacat Jackal and Coyote armoured vehicles and the 35 tonne, eight wheel Patria AMV. We also equip tracked vehicles such as tanks and vehicles with regenerative braking on one or more axles.

Armoured vehicles present a unique challenge to a brake systems supplier, namely to provide the same or better braking performance than the unarmored car upon which it is based, despite the armour often adding 50 per cent to the weight of the vehicle, usually without a significant increase in wheel size to accommodate bigger brakes. These are the kind of challenges Alcon exists to meet.

Whether it is for the peace-keeping forces of the United Nations or a single private individual, we create the best bespoke braking systems to look after some of the most important and highly visible people in the world.

There is an entire world of specialist vehicles existing beyond the confines of conventional automotive design. From tiny autonomous airport pods to massive crop sprayers, all need braking systems designed specifically for their unique role. All of them are served by Alcon.

Over the years our expertise has lead us through some very unconventional projects. We provide brakes for agricultural vehicles operating in climates from roasting deserts to frozen tundra. We equip emergency services, police forces and riot control vehicles.