KBT Kinetic Breaching Tool System

The Kinetic Breaching Tool (KBT) from Kinetic Breaching Technology is a modular powered breaching system designed to give tactical teams multiple mechanical breaching capabilities on a single platform. Using a proprietary .45 caliber handgun blank, the KBT mechanically drives an interchangeable working head to deliver concentrated force at the point of entry without launching a projectile or directing explosive energy beyond the tool.

One KBT backend firing unit can be configured with RAM, CHOP, PUNCH, or RIP heads, allowing teams to breach doors, defeat locks and barriers, create access or observation ports, and establish anchor points using the same core system. Teams purchasing a complete KBT can select the head best suited to their mission, while agencies that already own the platform can purchase additional heads separately to expand its capabilities.

The KBT features an 8-shot cylindrical magazine for multiple consecutive operations and rapid cylinder changes when additional rounds are required. Its compact design allows it to operate in confined spaces without the backswing required by traditional rams, while the shock-reduction handle system helps manage recoil and allows the tool to be operated by a single breacher.

Interchangeable Heads

RAM — Powered Impact Breaching

Delivers up to 850 ft/lbs of impact force through a hardened steel ram with 2.5" of plate travel. The narrow striking surface concentrates force on individual hinges and other targeted breach points while providing enough power for demanding applications including metal security screen doors, outward-opening steel doors in steel frames, and porting cinder block walls. The RAM resets in less than one second for rapid follow-up strikes.

CHOP — Powered Cutting

 Delivers up to 70 KSI of cutting force through hardened steel teeth to rapidly defeat locks, cables, chains, rebar, wrought iron, and steel bars up to 3/4". The CHOP teeth are designed to withstand hundreds of cuts and can be replaced in the field using a single hex wrench.

PUNCH — Powered Porting

Designed to create rapid access points through safety glass, hurricane-rated glass and vehicle windows, as well as drywall, PUNCH delivers 850 ft/lbs of impact force through a 4" diameter combined shatter-and-cut impact face. Laminated glass combines a glass exterior with an internal plastic or polymer layer, requiring the tool to both break the glass and cut through the laminate. PUNCH incorporates features on the impact face designed to defeat both materials in a single powered application. It can be used to create openings for deploying diversionary devices, establishing observation points, or creating rifle ports without requiring a conventional doorway breach.

RIP — Powered Anchor Deployment

Designed to create a secure attachment point where one does not already exist, RIP gives teams another option for defeating difficult barriers such as garage doors. The head delivers 850 ft/lbs of impact force to penetrate the target material, then anchors itself on the opposite side while leaving an exterior attachment point accessible to the team. Once deployed, RIP can be connected to a vehicle or other pulling system and provides a 10,000 lb. tensioned safe working load, allowing substantial pulling force to be applied to remove or displace the barrier.

Complete KBT Kit Includes:

• Kinetic Breaching Tool
• Choice of RAM, CHOP, PUNCH, or RIP head
• Sling
• Two 8-shot cylinders
• 100 proprietary KBT rounds
• Custom PROJECT 7 soft case
• 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty

Additional heads are available separately for existing KBT systems. 

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