Post by AtomHeartMother on Feb 7, 2004 7:42:13 GMT -5
New Invention Could Replace Police's Stinger Device
Story filed: 09:50 Wednesday 26th November 2003
A new British invention could replace the 'stinger' device currently being used by UK police forces.
The X-Net punctures tires, then snarls up a car's wheels with a mesh of super-strong fibres.
The Government's military research company, Qinetiq, has been working on the device for years.
The mesh measures 26ft x 8ft and is made from Dyneema - the world's toughest fibre. It's 15 times stronger than steel and is used to make bullet-proof vests and mooring ropes for super-tankers.
The X-Net causes only minor damage to the car and can be cut away with a knife.
Project manager Philip Dandy said there has been interest from police, security agencies and military from around the world.
The X-Net has been tested on cars travelling up to 70mph and has stopped a five-tonne truck, says the Daily Mail.
www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_841654.html?menu=news.scienceanddiscovery.inventions
Story filed: 09:50 Wednesday 26th November 2003
A new British invention could replace the 'stinger' device currently being used by UK police forces.
The X-Net punctures tires, then snarls up a car's wheels with a mesh of super-strong fibres.
The Government's military research company, Qinetiq, has been working on the device for years.
The mesh measures 26ft x 8ft and is made from Dyneema - the world's toughest fibre. It's 15 times stronger than steel and is used to make bullet-proof vests and mooring ropes for super-tankers.
The X-Net causes only minor damage to the car and can be cut away with a knife.
Project manager Philip Dandy said there has been interest from police, security agencies and military from around the world.
The X-Net has been tested on cars travelling up to 70mph and has stopped a five-tonne truck, says the Daily Mail.
www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_841654.html?menu=news.scienceanddiscovery.inventions