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Technical Data
Sheets
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Materials For Defence And
Protection
Ballistic Specifications
There are many varied armour
specifications in existence throughout the world. The two most commonly quoted
are the American NIJ 0101.03 and the British Standard BS5051 Part 1: 1988. The
threat levels of these two specifications are summarised below:
| NIJ 0101.03 - Intended for body armour
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Test
Order |
Ammunition |
Bullet
Mass
(g) |
Min.
Velocity
(m/s) |
No.
Fair
Hits |
Max.
Trauma
(mm) |
| I
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1 |
.38 Spec RN lead |
10.2 |
259 |
4 |
44 |
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2 |
.22 LRHV lead |
2.6 |
320 |
4 |
44 |
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II-A
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1 |
.357 Mag JSP |
10.2 |
381 |
4 |
44 |
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2 |
9mm FMJ |
8.0 |
332 |
4 |
44 |
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II
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1 |
.357 Mag JSP |
10.2 |
425 |
4 |
44 |
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2 |
9mm FMJ |
8.0 |
358 |
4 |
44 |
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III-A |
1 |
.44 Mag SWL |
15.6 |
426 |
4 |
44 |
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2 |
9mm FMJ |
8.0 |
426 |
4 |
44 |
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III |
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7.62mm FMJ |
9.7 |
838 |
6 |
44 |
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IV |
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.30-06 AP |
10.8 |
868 |
1 |
44 |
Recommended
Systems |
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Levels I - III A
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Note 1 |
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Level III
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L4000 + Ceramic -
See Note 2 |
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Level IV
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L4000 + Ceramic -
See Note 2 |
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Note 1
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There are a
variety of options available to meet these threat levels. Specific advice is
available on request. |
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Note 2
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The thickness of
the ceramic will depend upon the threat level required to be defeated and also
the multi-hit requirements. Specific advice is available on request.
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| BS5051 Part 1 - Intended for bullet - resistant glazing but
adopted for hard armour applications. |
| Glass |
Ammunition |
Impact
Velocity
(m/s) |
No. Fair
Hits |
FEF standard
products that
defeat threat
(see note below) |
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| G0 |
9mm Mk 2Z
FMJ |
390 - 420 |
3 |
L1011 |
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L0005 |
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| G1 |
.357 Mag |
425 - 465 |
3 |
L1010 |
L4000 |
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JSP
10.2g |
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| G2 |
.44 Mag |
456 - 486 |
3 |
L1010 |
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JSP 15.6g |
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L2000 |
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| R1 |
5.56mm NATO |
919 - 949 |
3 |
L1011 |
plus |
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Ball FMJ |
919 - 949 |
3 |
L4000 |
6.3mm |
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(SS109) |
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ceramic |
| R2 |
7.62mm NATO |
815 - 845 |
3 |
L1010 |
plus |
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Ball FMJ |
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8.6mm |
| S86 |
12 bore |
406 - 446 |
1 |
L2000 |
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solid lead |
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slug 28.35g |
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| Notes: |
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The options
available for the defeat of the named threats are many and varied. |
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The products
listed represent suggested systems for the defeat of the specified level. Other
combinations of materials are possible.
Specific advice is available on request. |
All statements, technical
information and recommendations contained in this data sheet are given in good
faith and are based on tests believed to be reliable, but their accuracy and
completeness are not guaranteed. They do not constitute an offer to any person
and shall not be deemed to form the basis of any subsequent contract, nor to
constitute any warranty or representation as to quality, merchantability or
fitness for purpose.
All products are sold subject to
the seller's Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract. Accordingly the user
shall determine the suitability of the products for his intended use prior to
purchase and shall assume all risk and liability in connection therewith. It is
the responsibility of those wishing to sell items made from or embodying the
products to inform the user of the properties of the products and the purposes
for which they may be suitable, together with all precautionary measures
required in handling those products. The information contained in this leaflet
is under constant review and liable to be modified from time to time.
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