Tiruchi airport gets an advanced system to block and immobilise hostel vehicles
In a significant step towards enhancing aviation security and protecting critical airport infrastructure, an advanced Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) system has been installed at the
In a significant step towards enhancing aviation security and protecting critical airport infrastructure, an advanced Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) system has been installed at the Tiruchi international airport comprising Crash-Rated Electro-Hydraulic Road Blockers and Electro-Hydraulic Tyre Killers near the New Integrated Terminal Building. The project has been completed at an estimated cost of ₹72.27 lakh. The installation was completed on July 6 and the systems would be handed over to the Tiruchi City Police for operational deployment, Airport Director G.
Gopalakrishnan said. The newly installed security systems are designed to prevent unauthorised vehicle access and effectively counter vehicle-borne security threats. Unlike conventional boom barriers or bollards, the crash rated road blocker provides full-width protection using reinforced steel construction with anti-ram capability enabling it to stop and disable hostile vehicles attempting forced entry. The electro-hydraulic tyre killer installed on the exit approach road serves as an additional layer of protection by preventing unauthorised or wrong-way vehicle movement. In the event of an attempted breach, the hardened steel spikes automatically rise to puncture the vehicle’s tyres immobilising it before it can pose a security risk.
Installed below the road surface in specially designed shallow foundations, both systems remain flush with the roadway during normal operations ensuring smooth movement of authorised vehicles. When activated by security personnel, they are hydraulically raised within seconds to create a robust physical barrier. The crash -rated road blocker has been installed on the entry approach road, approximately 210 metres from the airport toll booth, while the tyre killer has been installed on the exit approach road, approximately 190 metres from the airport toll booth.
The installation of the new systems represents a major enhancement to the airport’s landside security infrastructure. “The advanced systems significantly strengthen our capability to protect passengers, airport personnel and critical assets against vehicle based threats while ensuring seamless movement of authorised traffic,” Mr. Gopalakrishnan said.
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