Dec. 11 (UPI) -- A company that designs and integrates armor for aircraft has been granted an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate to equip Bell 412EP helicopters.
The LifePort armor for the Bell 412EP, a member of the Huey family of rotary aircraft, is 30 percent lighter in weight than other systems, provides NIJ Level III multi-hit ballistic protection and comes in various durability levels, according to the manufacturer.