Ceramic Tile Testing and Evaluation for Hard Body Armors (Army)
Abstract
This project tests new light-weight armor, Small Armors Protective Inserts (XSAPI), using Silicon Carbide (SiC) made by various foreign vendors with domestic SiC armor, to meet US Army's production needs. Upon successful testing and evaluation, the product will be the deliverable: The primary outputs and efficiencies are new hard armor, XSAPI, with higher level of ballistic protection than current SAPI with minimum weight increase. RDT&E cost savings is expected to be at $10.000 million. Procurement cost savings is expected to be at $50.000 million. Procurement potential is expected to be at $500.000 million. Other benefits include production risk mitigation and industrial base maintenance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 86a15cdc7b1bef3efd89f2a0ec1c3081