Recoverable Defensive Barrier System
HESCO® MIL™ Recoverable (MIL‑R)
HESCO® MIL™ Recoverable (MIL‑R)
Build protected walls and positions fast—then recover them just as easily. MIL™ Recoverable deploys like a standard HESCO barrier, but each cell can be opened so the fill empties and the units can be flat‑packed for transport or recycling. The geotextile‑lined, mesh design uses common infill (earth, sand, gravel or rock) to deliver robust, blast‑mitigating protection.
Why organisations choose this barrier
- Recover and redeploy: patented feature opens each cell; units flat‑pack for efficient removal and logistics.
- Proven MIL build: mesh frame with heavy‑duty, non‑woven polypropylene geotextile liner.
- Field flexibility: deploys exactly like standard MIL walls using locally available infill.
Selected sizes (metric)
| Model | Height | Width | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIL1R | 1.37 m | 1.06 m | 10 m |
| MIL2R | 0.61 m | 0.61 m | 1.22 m |
| MIL3R | 1.00 m | 1.00 m | 10 m |
| MIL4R | 1.00 m | 1.52 m | 10 m |
| MIL5R | 0.61 m | 0.61 m | 3.05 m |
| MIL6R | 1.68 m | 0.61 m | 3.05 m |
| MIL7R | 2.21 m | 2.13 m | 27.74 m |
| MIL8R | 1.37 m | 1.22 m | 10 m |
| MIL9R | 1.00 m | 0.76 m | 9.14 m |
| MIL10R | 2.21 m | 1.52 m | 30.50 m |
All dimensions nominal. Full MIL‑R size chart available on request.
Typical use cases
- Perimeter and defence walls; base perimeters and checkpoints
- Equipment revetments and ammunition compounds
- Observation posts, sangars and guard posts
- Access‑control barriers and anti‑ram vehicle barriers