Comparison of Resistance Characteristics of Flyers' Protective Armor, M1, and Experimental Armor Vest, T39 and the Effect of Component Plate Size
Abstract
Tests were recently been conducted on samples of Flyers' Protective Armor, Ml (back) and on samples of Experimental Armor Vest, T 39. The resistance of the Experimental Armor Vest, T39, to perforation by cal. .45 steel-jacketed ball projectiles or by cal. .30 flak-simulating projectiles G-1-S (34 grains) or G-1-A (150 grains) is superior to that of the M1 Vest. This superiority is believed to be attributable to the larger plate size as well as the unique assembly of the T39 vest. Since both vests resisted perforation by the cal. .22 fragment-simulator, G-2, at velocities obtainable with the present test equipment the comparative resistance of these vests under impact of such a projectile was not evaluable.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 12, 1944
- Accession Number
- ADA954267
Entities
People
- J. F. Sullivan