AIRCREW PROTECTIVE ARMOR

Abstract

The present aircrew armor will not contain the bullet splash nor the spall when struck by a projectile. Natick Laboratory designed and fabricated a nylon felt filled vest to carry the ceramic, fiber glass plates. Natick Laboratory tests confirmed the credibility of design. The Army Concept Team in Vietnam (ACTIV) evaluated the items to determine if the equipment was comfortable and would not interfere with performance of crew duties.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0826999

Entities

People

  • Deverne R. Yost

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Armor
  • Armor Plate
  • Body Armor
  • Body Regions
  • Classification
  • Department Of Defense
  • Fiberglass
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Marine Corps
  • Projectiles
  • Shoulder
  • Small Arms
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States

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  • Materials Science
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • ballistics.