Object

Contributor:

Wiesław HABAJ, Paweł PODGÓRZAK

Abstract:

The paper presents a problem of protection against modern pistol ammunition with increased armour-piercing capabilities. Traditional bulletproof vests made of polyethylene or aramid fiber-based fabrics give acceptable protection against lead-core pistol ammunition and fragments but they are insufficient for AP steel core penetration. In such case, the use of ceramic materials is essential. The article presents results of ballistic tests of composite material sets involving silicon carbide (SiC) and boron carbide (B4C) ceramics against 5.7 × 28 and 4.6 × 30 mm projectiles. Primary aspects of concealed bulletproof vest construction are also described.

Place of publishing:

Warszawa

Publisher:

Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna

Date created:

2010 r.0

Date submitted:

2014-08-08

Date issued:

2014-09-30

Extent:

B5

Identifier:

oai:ribes-88.man.poznan.pl:2429

Electronic ISSN:

2720-5266

Print ISSN:

2081-5891

Language:

angielski

Rights holder:

Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna

Starting page:

23

Ending page:

34

Volume:

5

Keywords:

ballistic protection, armour ceramics, concealed bulletproof vest