Ballistic Fiber Evaluation for Soft Body Armors (Army)
Abstract
Test recently developed ballistic aramid fibers that ballistic results show the ballistic performance measure for 9 mm handgun and fragments are much higher than currently used Kevlar and Twaron of the same weight. Initial ballistic testing has shown that it is 27 percent lighter than current Army's ballistic package. The primary output is a full scope evaluation of new ballistic fiber manufactured in a United Kingdom factory. The evaluation includes ballistic performance specifications, i.e. multiple grain fragmentation and 9 mm handgun. Additionally, the fiber will be evaluated for physical and mechanical properties, environmental effect, aging effect, and degradation. The objective is a new ballistic fiber for soft armor to reduce ballistic material weight by as much as 25 percent; and Prototype the Army standard soft armor Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) for operational testing and evaluation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 8051310861adcbc8fc07238881bd0786