How Thick Is Bulletproof Glass?

Bulletproof glass, often called ballistic glass or transparent armor, is specially designed to resist damage from bullets and other attacks. It’s made from several layers of strong glass and a durable plastic called polycarbonate, which work together to absorb and spread out the force from impacts.

The thickness of bulletproof glass is very important when it comes to how well it can protect against different threats. Thicker glass can handle more powerful attacks, ranging from small guns to high-caliber rifles and even explosives. The thickness can vary from about 20mm to 72mm, with thicker options offering better protection.

Choosing the right thickness for bulletproof glass depends on several factors. These include the type of danger expected, how much protection is needed, and the costs and weight concerns for the installation. For instance, a vehicle that transports important people or high-value targets may be armored to Alpine Level 9/CEN B6, with glass that is about 40mm thick.

At Alpine Armoring, we have meticulously designed our no-spall glass, incorporating varying polycarbonate layers for each make and model vehicle with zero imperfections to significantly prevent or minimize any future delamination (a common occurrence in ballistic armored transparent material) while maximizing the optics of armored glass.