Report on Penetration of Face-Hardened Bullet Proof Armor by Solid Cal .27 Bullet

Abstract

The following report contains the results of an initial experiment giving measurements of resisting force for normal impact of Cal .27 carboloy bullets on 1/4-inch carburized light armor. The carburized armor was softened to such a point that occasional carboloy bullets would penetrate unbroken at normal impact. It was possible, however, to maintain hardness at a level high enough to prevent complete petalling at the plate back, and the perforations were still typical of face-hardened armor.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 11, 1944
Accession Number
AD1181927

Entities

People

  • G. D. Kinzer
  • Jean R Streeter

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Hardness
  • Holes (Openings)
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Perforation

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