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NIJ Standard 0108.01 NATO STANAG 4569 and AEP-55 Vol. 1 (Ed. 1)
Nominal Bullet NIJ Suggested
StandardBarrel
0108.01Shot
Ballistic
Distanceresistant protective materials NATO STANAG 4569 and AEP-55 Vol. 1 (Ed. 1)
Required Bullet Number of Test Test Specimen Required Hits per Permitted KE Threat Artillery Threat (FSP 20mm)
Armor Type Test Ammunition
Mass Length Velocity Specimen Size Armor Specimen Penetrations
Armor Test Nominal Suggested Shot Required Number of Test Specimen Required Hits Permitted Accepted Test Projectiles Attack Angle 1) Minimum number of shots 2) Attack Angle 1) Minimum number of shots 2)
KE Threat Artillery Threat (FSP 20mm)
I 2.6 g 15Bullet
to 16.5 cm Bullet 320 ± 12Specimen
m/s min. 30.5x30.5 cm² Level
.22 LRHV Lead Type Ammunition Barrel 5m
Distance Test Size 1 per Armor Penetrations 5 0 Ammunitions vproof [m/s] Phase 2: Phase 3: vproof [m/s] Phase 2: Phase 3:
40 gr 6 to 6.5 in
Mass Length Velocity 1050 ± 40 ft/s Specimenmin. 12x12 sq in Ammunitions Accepted Test Projectiles vproof Attack Angle1) Minimum number of shots 2) vproof Attack Angle 1)
Minimum number of shots2)
Level Name Weight [g] Azimuth Elevation Main Area Ballistic Structural Weak Area Azimuth Elevation Main Area Ballistic Structural Weak Area
I .22 LRHV
10.2 g Lead 152.6tog 16.5 cm
15 to 16.5 cm 5m 320 ± 12 m/s259 ± 15 m/s
1 min. 30.5x30.5 cm² 5 0
min. 30.5x30.5 cm² Evaluation3) Evaluation4) Evaluation3) Evaluation4)
.38 Special RN Lead 5m 1 in 5 0 Name Weight [m/s] Azimuth Elevation Phase 2: Main Area Phase 3: Structural [m/s] Azimuth Elevation Phase 2: Main Area Phase 3: Structural
158 gr 40
6 togr 6.5 in 6 to 6.5 in 1050 ± 40 ft/s850 ± 50 ft/s min. 12x12 sq min. 12x12 sq in [g] Ballistic Evaluation3) Weak Area Evaluation4) Ballistic Evaluation3) Weak Area Evaluation4)
.38 Special RN Lead 10.2 g 15 to 16.5 cm 5m 259 ± 15 m/s 1 min. 30.5x30.5 cm² 5 0 5 12 (4) 5)
II-A 10.2 g 10
25mm x 137 APDS-T PMB 073 Oerlikon-Contraves 121.5 (150 with sabot) 1258 ± 20 ± 30° 0° 3 (single hit tests) 960 ± 20 0° - 360° 0° - 90° (8) 5 (single hit tests) 3 (single hit tests)
158to
gr 12 cm 6 to 6.5 in 850 ± 50 ft/s381 ± 15 m/s min. 12x12 sq in min. 30.5x30.5 cm² 5 25mm x 137 APDS-T PMB 073 Oerlikon-Contraves 121.5 (150 with sabot) 1258 ± 20 ± 30° 0° 12 (4) (multi-hit tests)
5) 6)
3 (single hit tests) 960 ± 20 0° - 360° 0° - 90°8) 5 (single hit tests) (multi-hit
3 (single hittests)
tests) 6)
.357 Magnum JSP 5m 1 5 0
158 gr 410.2
tog4.75 in 10 to 12 cm 1250 ± 50 1ft/s min. 12x120 sq in

STANAG 4569 L1 - L3
II-A .357 Magnum JSP 5m 381 ± 15 m/s min. 30.5x30.5 cm² 5 4 14.5mm x 114 API / B32 Russian 14.mm API4 / B32 64 911 ± 20 Russian 14.mm API 0°
0° - 360° / B32 64 6)
12 (6)5) (multi-hit tests) 5 (single hit tests) 960 ± 20 0° - 360° 0° - 90°8) 5 (single hit tests) 3 (single hit tests)
158 gr 4 to 4.75 in 1250 ± 50 ft/s min. 12x12 sq in
8.0 g 10 to 12 cm 332 ± 12 m/s min. 30.5x30.5 cm² Barnaul AP-I 57-BZ-561S 14.5mm
64 x 114 API / Barnaul AP-I 57-BZ-561S 64 12 (6) 5)
9mm FMJ
1249mm
gr FMJ 48.0tog 4.75 in 10 to 12 cm
55 mm
1090 ± 40 1ft/s
332 ± 12 m/s
1
min. 30.5x30.5 cm² 5 min. 12x120 sq in
5 0 Chinese 14.5mm Type 56 64 B32 Chinese 14.5mm Type 56 64 911 ± 20 0° - 360° 0°
(multi-hit tests) 6)
5 (single hit tests) 960 ± 20 0° - 360° 0° - 90° (8) 5 (single hit tests) 3 (single hit tests)
124 gr 4 to 4.75 in 1090 ± 40 ft/s min. 12x12 sq in US Army Research Lab. surrogate 63.4 US Army Research Lab. surrogate 63.4
II 10.2 g 1510.2
tog16.5 cm 425 ± 15 m/s425 ± 15 m/s min. 30.5x30.5 cm²

Multi-hit pattern
.357 Magnum JSP II .357 Magnum
158 gr
JSP
6 to
15 to 16.5 cm 55 m
m 1 min. 30.5x30.51cm² 5 0 5 0 3 7.62mm x 51 AP (WC core) Nammo AP8 8.4 930 ± 20 0° - 360° 0° - 30° 22 (10)5) (multi-hit tests)6) 10 (single hit tests) (770 ± 20)7) 0° - 360° 0° - 30° 5 (single hit tests) 3 (single hit tests)
158 gr 6.5 in 6 to 6.5 in 1295 ± 50 ft/s
1395 ± 50 ft/s min. 12x12 sq in min. 12x12 sq in 3
Bofors Carl Gustav FFV AP 8.47.62mm x 51 AP
Nammo AP8 Bofors Carl 8.4
Gustav FFV AP 8.4 930 ± 20
8.09mm
g FMJ 108.0to
g 12 cm 10 to 12 cm 5m 358 ± 12 m/s358 ± 12 m/s
1 min. 30.5x30.5 cm² 5 0
min. 30.5x30.5 cm² M993 (US designation) 8.4 (WC core) M993 (US designation) 8.4 22 (10) 5)
9mm FMJ 5m 1 in 5 0 0° - 360° 0° - 30° 10 (single hit tests) (770 ± 20)7) 0° - 360° 0° - 30° 5 (single hit tests) 3 (single hit tests)
124 gr 4124togr4.75 in 4 to 4.75 in 1175 ± 40 ft/s
1175 ± 40 ft/s min. 12x12 sq min. 12x12 sq in 7.62 x 54R B32 API Russian 7.62 x 54R B32 API 10.04 854 ± 20 (multi-hit tests) 6)
III-A .44 Magnum Lead SWC 15.55 g 14 to 16 cm 5m 426 ± 15 m/s 1 min. 30.5x30.5 cm² 5 0 Russian 7.62 x 54R B32 API 10.04
III-A .44 Magnum Lead 15.55 g 24
Chinese 7.62 x 54R B32 API 7.62 x 54R B32 API
10.04 854 ± 20
Gas Checked 240togr 26 cm5.5 to 6.25 in 5m 1400 ± 50 ft/s426 ± 15 m/s min. 12x12 sq
1 in
min. 30.5x30.5 cm²
5 0
Chinese 7.62 x 54R B32 API 10.04
SWC Gas Checked 2409mm
gr FMJ 9,5 8.0
to g10.25 inch
24 to 26 cm 5m 426 ± 15 m/s
1400 ± 50 1ft/s min. 30.5x30.5 cm² 5
min. 12x120 sq in 2 7.62mm x 39 API BZ Russian 7.62mm x 39 API BZ 7.77 695 ± 20 0° - 360° 0° - 30° 22 (10) (multi-hit tests)
5) 6)
10 (single hit tests) (630 ± 20)7) 0° - 360° 0° - 22° 5 (single hit tests) 3 (single hit tests)
Chinese 7.62mm x 392 Type 56 7.67 Russian 7.62mm x 39 API BZ 7.77 22 (10) 5)
8.0 g 124 gr
56 cm 9.5 to 10.25 in 1400 ± 50 ft/s
838 ± 15 m/s min. 12x12 sq in
min. 30.5x30.5 cm²
7.62mm x 39 API BZ Chinese 7.62mm x 39 Type 56 7.67 695 ± 20 0° - 360° 0° - 30° (multi-hit tests) 6)
10 (single hit tests) (630 ± 20)7) 0° - 360° 0° - 22° 5 (single hit tests) 3 (single hit tests)
9mm FMJ 5m 1 5 0
III 124 7.62mm
gr 9.7 22
g in 56 cm 15 m 2750 ± 50 1ft/s
838 ± 15 m/s min. 30.5x30.5 cm² 5 min. 12x120 sq in 1 7.62mm x 51 NATO Ball M80 (US designation) 9.65 833 ± 20 0° - 360° 0° - 30° 22 (10)5) (multi-hit tests)6) 10 (single hit tests) (520 ± 20)7) 0° - 360° 0° - 18° 5 (single hit tests) 3 (single hit tests)
.308 Winchester FMJ 150 gr 22 in 2750 ± 50 ft/s min. 12x12 sq in 1
C21 (Canadian designation) 9.5 M80 (US designation) 9.65
7.62mm x 51 NATO
III 7.62mm 9.7.30-06
g AP 56g cm 868 ± 15 m/s838 ± 15 m/s min. 30.5x30.5 cm² DM41 (German designation) 9.45
Ball C21 (Canadian designation) 9.5 833 ± 20
308 Winchester FMJ
IV
150 gr
10.8 56 cm 15
15mm 1 min. 30.5x30.51cm² 1 0 5 0 DM41 (German designation) 9.45
166 22
gr in 22 in 2750 ± 50 ft/s
2850 ± 50 ft/s min. 12x12 sq in min. 12x12 sq in
5.56mm x45 NATO SS 109 SS 109 (Original design) 4 900 ± 20
IV Special 10.8 g *) *)56 cm *) *) *) 868 ± 15 m/s
*) *) *) min. 30.5x30.5
*) cm² M855 (US designation) 4
5.56mm x45 NATO SS 109 (Original design) 4 22 (10) 5)
.30-06 AP Requirement*) 15m 1 5 0 DM11 (German designation) 4 M855 (US designation) 4 900 ± 20 0° - 360° 0° - 30° (multi-hit tests) 6)
10 (single hit tests) (520 ± 20)7) 0° - 360° 0° - 18° 5 (single hit tests) 3 (single hit tests)
166 gr 22 in 2850 ± 50 ft/s min. 12x12 sq in SS 109
5.56mm x45 M193 M193 (Original design) 3.56 937 ± 20
DM11 (German designation) 4
Special
* * * * * * * *
Requirement* Particularities: Test relevant parameters: 5.56mm x45 M193 M193 (Original design) 3.56 937 ± 20
*) These items must be specified by the user. All of the items must be specified. • Angle of incidence no greater than 5°.
Particularities:
• Impact at least 5 cm (2 in) from a previous hit or the edge of the test specimen.
1) Ballistic testing shall be conducted at the most severe impact condition allowable. Computation of this angle shall take into account the projectile attack angle in azimuth and elevation as well as the inclination of the armor panel on the vehicle.
Particularities: Test relevant parameters: • Condition the test specimen at a temperature of 20 to 28°C (68 to 82°F) for at least 24 h prior to test.
Particularities:
2) Minimum number of rounds for each projectile type and armor configuration that shall be used to assess the KE and FSP ballistic protection levels 1-5.
3) All assessments shall be made using either fully engineered targets or vehicle targets to determine the ballistic resistance of the main surfaces of the armor panels.
*) These items must be specified by the user. All of the items must be specified. • Angle of incidence no greater than 5°. 6) The multi-hit parameters for levels 1, 2 and 3 are defined in table B1, and illustrated in figure B1, for
1) Ballistic
4) Vehicle targets are the best target samples for SWA evaluation. Fully engineered targets may testing
be usedshall
as longbeas conducted at the most
the SWA are constructed severe
in the exact sameimpact
manner condition allowable.
as for the actual vehicle. Computation of
• Impact at least 5 cm (2 in) from a previous hit or the edge of the test specimen. 5) Could be reduced to 10 shots for levels 1 to 3, 6 shots for level 4 and 4 shots for level 5, if the back surface damage is judged by National Authority to give full confidence that further rounds will produce no CP. level 4 in table B3 and figure B1 and for level 5 in table B4 and figure B4 of AEP-55, Annex B.
this angle shall take into account the projectile attack angle in azimuth and elevation as well as the
• Condition the test specimen at a temperature of 20 to 28°C (68 to 82°F) for at least 24 h prior to test. 6) The multi-hit parameters for levels 1, 2 and 3 are defined in table B1, and illustrated in figure B1, for level 4 in table B3 and figure B1 and for level 5 in table B4 and figure B4 of AEP-55, Annex B.
The alternative multi-hit test protocol requires three impacts in an equilateral triangle with a
triangle
inclination of the armor panel on impacts.
the vehicle.
The alternative multi-hit test protocol requires three impacts in an equilateral
2) shall
Any vehicle successfully assessed using the alternative requirements specified Minimum
with a separation
be classifiednumber
of 120 mm
of rounds
as compliant
between
for each
with STANAG
The pattern is illustrated in table B2 and figure B3 of AEP-55, Annex B.
4569 KEprojectile type and armor configuration that shall be used to
Level X (PARTIAL). separation of 120 mm between impacts. The pattern is illustrated in table B2 and figure B3 of STANAG 4569 L1 - L3
7) No testing against Level 1 - 3 fragment threats is required by STANAG 4569, but is optional to the National Authority. AEP-55, Annex B.
RUSSIA - GOST R 50744-95
assess the KE and FSP ballistic protection levels 1-5.
8) It is mandatory to test at a 300 attack angle. Testing between attack angles of 300 and 900 is optional to the National Authority.
3) All assessments shall be made using either fully engineered targets or vehicle targets to determine Any vehicle successfully assessed using the alternative requirements specified shall be classified as Multi-hit pattern
RUSSIA - GOST R 50744-95 Class Type of Calibre Ammunition Test Conditions
Target Conditioning: the ballistic resistance of the main surfaces of the armor panels.
• Prior to ballistic testing, each target should be pre-conditioned to a temperature of 20° ± 5°C and a relative humidity specified by the National Authority for at least 12 hours.
compliant with STANAG 4569 KE Level X (PARTIAL).
Weapon [mm] 4) the
Vehicle targets 7) No testing against Level 1 - 3 fragment threats is required by STANAG 4569, but is optional to the
Type Mass Shot Distance Bullet Velocity 1) Max. BFD • The targets should be reconditioned once their temperature is no longer within tolerance band ofare the best target samples for SWA evaluation. Fully engineered targets may be
± 5°C.
Ammunition [g] [m] [m/s] Test Conditions
[mm] National Authority.
Class Type of Weapon Calibre [mm] used as long as the SWA are constructed in the exact same manner as for the actual vehicle.
Type Mass [g] Shot Distance [m] Bullet Velocity (1) [m/s] Max. BFD [mm] • The National Authority may require testing under extreme environmental conditions. In this case, the requirement should take into account the climatic zones defined in STANAG 2895.
5) Could be reduced to 10 shots for levels 1 to 3, 6 shots for level 4 and 4 shots for level 5, if the back 8) It is mandatory to test at a 300 attack angle. Testing between attack angles of 300 and 900 is
• The precise requirements shall be defined in a specification or technical description.
Special class optional to the National Authority.
Special class surface damage is judged by National Authority to give full confidence that further rounds will
S Knife - - - - 49 ± 1 Joule -
produce no CP.
S Knife S1 -
Hunting Rifle 18.5 - Leadcore - ± 1.0
34.0 5 ± 0.5 - 400 ± 10 1749 ± 1 Joule -
S2 FSP - Steel sphere Ø 6.35 mm 1.05 - V 50% 2)
-
S1 Hunting Rifle 18.5 Leadcore 34.0 ± 1.0 5 ± 0.5 400 ± 10 17
Main class
S2 FSP BR1 - APS
9mm Steel Sphere Ø Fe
9x18 6.35
Coremm
, 57N181S 1.05
5.9 5 ± 0.1 - 335 ± 10 17 V 50%2) - Target Conditioning:
BR2 SR-1 Vector 9x21 Lead Core, 7N28 7.93 5 ± 0.1 390 ± 10 17 • Prior to ballistic testing, each target should be pre-conditioned to a temperature of 20° ± 5°C and a relative humidity specified by the National Authority for at least 12 hours.
Main class
BR3 Jarygin PJa 9x19 hardened Fe Core, 7N21 5.2 5 ± 0.1 455 ± 10 17 • The targets should be reconditioned once their temperature is no longer within the tolerance band of ± 5°C.
BR1 9mm APS BR4 9x19
AK74 5.45x39Fe Core , 57N181S
hardened Fe Core, 7N10 5.93.5 10 ± 0.1 5 ± 0.1 895 ± 15 - 335 ± 10 17 • The National Authority may require testing under extreme environmental conditions. In this case, the requirement should take into account the climatic zones defined in STANAG 2895.
BR2 SR-1 Vector 9x21 AKM 7.62x39
Lead Core, 7N28 Mild steel core, 57N231
7.93 7.9 10 ± 0.1
5 ± 0.1 720 ± 15 -
390 ± 10 17 • The precise requirements shall be defined in a specification or technical description.
BR5 Dragunov SVD 7.62x54 hardened Fe Core (PP), 7N13 9.4 10 ± 0.1 830 ± 15 -
BR3 Jarygin PJa 9x19
Dragunov SVD
Hardened FeArmor
7.62x54
Core,piercing
7N21(API), 7BZ3 5.27.9 10 ± 0.1
5 ± 0.1 810 ± 15 -
455 ± 10 17
BR4 AK74 BR6 7.45x39
OSW-96 Hardened Fe
12.7x108 Core,
Armor 7N10
piercing (API), 57BZ542 3.5
48.2 50 ± 0.5 10 ± 0.1 830 ± 20 - 895 ± 15 -
AKM 7.62x39 Mild Steel Core, 57N231 7.9 10 ± 0.1 720 ± 15 -
Particularities:
BR5 Dragunov SVD1) Bullet velocities
7.62x54 Hardened Fe Core (PP), 7N13 9.4
measured 3 ± 0.1 m behind the muzzle, Fragment velocities measured 0.75 m in front of the target.
10 ± 0.1 830 ± 15 -
2)
Exact procedure and Steelball described in GOST 3722.
Dragunov SVD 7.62x54 Armor Piercing (API), 7BZ3 7.9 10 ± 0.1 810 ± 15 -
BR6 OSW-96 12.7x108 Armor Piercing (API), 57BZ542 48.2 50 ± 0.5 830 ± 20 -
(pattern in original size)
VPAM Testing Phases APR 2006
Particularities: For comparison Ammunition and Projectile Test Conditions Number Test Specimen Minimum number of shots
(1) Bullet velocities measured 3 ± 0.1 m behind theDIN
muzzle, Fragment velocities measured 0.75 m in front of the target.
EN 1063 (BR) Type Mass [g] Manufacturer Shot Distance Bullet Velocity of Test Size Triangle Multihit Test2) V50 Ballistic (pattern in original size)
Test Weapon
(2) Exact procedure and Steelball described in
Level
GOST
DIN3722.
EN 1522/23 (FB)
(example)
Cartridge Calibre Type [m] [m/s] Specimen Shooting1) (optional)4) Limit3)
VPAM BRV 1999 (VR) (optional)5)
STANAG 4569 AEP55 (Level)
PM 1 BR 1 .22 Long Rifle L / RN 2.6 ± 0.1 Winchester 10 ± 0.5 360 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm2 36) (per test 3 (per test 16
FB 1 specimen) specimen) (better 20 to 30)
VR 1

VPAM - APR 2006 PM 2 9mm Luger7) FMJ / RN / SC,

tinned
8.0 ± 0.1 DAG, DM41 5 ± 0.5 360 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm2 36) (per test
specimen)
3 (per test
specimen)
16
(better 20 to 30)

Personal armor
Personal armor
For comparison PM 3 BR 2 Ammunition and
9mm Luger 7) Projectile
FMJ / RN / SC, 8.0 ± 0.1 DAG, DM41 5 ±Test
0.5 Conditions
415 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm2 36) (per test 3 (per test 16 Minimum number of shots
FB 2 tinned specimen) specimen) (better 20 to 30)
DIN EN 1063 [BR] VR 2 Weapon Number of Test Test Specimen V50 Ballistic
Test Level DIN EN 1522/23 [FB} Cartridge Calibre Triangle Multihit Test (2)
PM 48) BR 3 (example) Type .357Mass [g] FMJ / CB / SCManufacturer
Magnum 10.2 ± 0.1 Type Shot Distance
Geco [m]
5 ± 0.5 Bullet
430 ±Velocity
10 [m/s]
3 Specimen
500 x 500 mm2 36) (per testSize 3 (per test 16 Limit (3)
VPAM BRV 1999 [VR] Shooting (1) (optional) (4)
FB 3 specimen) specimen) (better 20 to 30) (optional) (5)
STANAG 4569 AEP55 [Level] VR 3

BR 4 .44 Rem. FMJ (copper) 15.6 ± 0.1 Speer 5 ± 0.5 440 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm2 36) (per test 3 (per test 16
PM 1 BR 1 FB 4 Mag. / FN / SC specimen) specimen) (better320(6to
) 30) 3) 16
FB 1 .22 Long Rifle L / RN 2.6 ± 0.1 Winchester 10 ± 0.5 360 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm2
VR 1
VR 4 (per test specimen) (per test specimen) (better 20 to 30)
NIJ 0101.04 Level III in conjunction with III-A softpanel
PM 2
PM 5 .357 Magnum FMs / CB 7.1 ± 0.1 DAG special 5 ± 0.5 580 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm2 36) (per test
specimen)
3 (per test
specimen)
16
(better 206to 30)
Outside vehicle Inside vehicle Strike face Back face
FMJ / RN / SC, 3( ) 3) 16
9mm Luger ( ) 7
tinned
8.0 ± 0.1 DAG, DM41 5 ± 0.5 360 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm 2
(per test specimen) (per test specimen) (better 20 to 30) Material Endumax XF23
PM 6 7.62 x 39 FMJ / PB / 8.0 ± 0.1 PS 10 ± 0.5 720 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm2 36) (per test 3 (per test 16
PM 3 BR 2 FeC core 3.6 cold hardened specimen) specimen) (better 20 to 30) NIJ 0101.04 Level III in conjunction with III-A softpanel
FMJ / RN / SC, 3 (6) 3) 16 Weight app. 15.5 kg/sqm
FB 2 9mm Luger ( ) 7
8.0 ± 0.1 DAG, DM41 5 ± 0.5 415 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm 2

VR 2 PM 78) BR 5 Stanag Level 1 with

tinned
.223 Rem.9) FMJ / PB / 4.0 ± 0.1 MEN, SS109 10 ± 0.5 950 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm2 36) (per test 3 (per test
(per test specimen)
16
(per test specimen) (better 20 to 30)
Material Endumax XF23 Primary spall
FB 5 additional 5,56x45mm SCP specimen) specimen) (better 20 to 30)
PM 4 (8) BR 3 Shots per insert 6x 7.62x51 Nato Ball
FB 3
VR 5 M193
.357 Magnum FMJ / CB / SC 10.2 ± 0.1 Geco 5 ± 0.5 430 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm2
3 (6) 3) 16 Weight app. 15.5 kg/sqm
VR 3 BR 6 .308 Win. FMJ / PB / SC 9.55 ± 0.1 MEN, DM111 830 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm2 36) (per test 3 (per test
(per test16specimen) (per test specimen) (better 20 to 30) Secondary spall
FB 6 specimen) specimen) (better 20 to 30) Shots per insert 6x 7.62x51 Nato Ball
BR 4
NIJ 0101.04 Level III + in conjunction with III-A softpanel
VR 6
FMJ (copper) 3 (6) 3) 16
FB 4 .44 Rem. Mag. 15.6 ± 0.1 FMJ / PB / HCI Speer 5 ± 0.5 440 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm 2
PM 8 Stanag Level 2 / FN / SC 7.62 x 39 7.7 ± 0.1 BZ 10 ± 0.5 740 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm2 36) (per test 3 (per test (per test16specimen) (per test specimen) (better 20 to 30)
VR 4 core 4.1 specimen) specimen) (better 20 to 30)
Base armor Ceramics Backing based on
hardness 65 HRC
PM 5 NIJ 0101.04 Level III + in conjunction with III-A XF23
softpanel
PM 9 .357 Magnum FMs / CB 7.1Win.
.308 ± 10)0.1 FMJ / PB / HC DAG9.7special
± 0.2 MEN / CBC, 5 ± 0.5
10 ± 0.5 580
820 ± 10 ± 10 3 3 mm2
500 x 500 36) (per500
test x 500 mm
3 (per2 test
316( )
6
3) 16 Material Endumax with AL2O3 ceramic strikeface Twaron or Endumax
core 4.0 ± 0.2 FNB, P 80 specimen) specimen)
(per(better
test20specimen)
to 30)
(per test specimen) (better 20 to 30)
hardness 62 ± 2 HRC Material EndumaxWeight
XF23 with AL
app.
O ceramic strikeface
25 kg/sqm
2 3
PM 6 8.0x 54
± 0.1 316(6) 3) 16
PM 10 Stanag Level 3 7.62 R FMJ / PB / HCI PS± 0.1
10.4 B 32 10 ± 0.5 860 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm2 36) (per test 3 (per2 test
7.62 x 39 FMJ / PB / FeC cold hardened 10 ± 0.5 720 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm Weight app. 25 kg/sqm
core 3.6 core 5.3 specimen) specimen) (per(better
test20specimen)
to 30) (per test specimen) (better 20 to 30)
hardness 63 HRC
Shots per Insert 6x 7.62x51 Nato Ball
PM 7 (8) BR 5 PM 11 .308 Win.10) FMJ / PB / WC 8.4 ± 0.1 Nammo, AP 8 10 ± 0.5 930 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm2 36) (per test 3 (per test 16 6 Shots per Insert 6x 7.62x51 Nato Ball
FB 5 .223 Rem. (9) FMJ / PB / SCP 4.0 ± 0.1 MEN,
coreSS109
5.9 10 ± 0.5 950 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm
specimen) 2
specimen) (better320( to
) 30) 3) 16
(per test specimen) (per test specimen) (better 20 to 30) or
VR 5 or 6x 7.62x39 Mild Steel6x 7.62x39
Core Mild Steel Core
PM 12 .308 Win.10) FMJ / PB / WC 12.7 ± 0.1 SWISS P AP 10 ± 0.5 810 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm2 36) (per test 3 (per test 16
BR 6
FB 6 .308 Win. FMJ / PB / SC 9.55 ± 0.1
core 5.58
MEN, DM111 830 ± 10 3
specimen)
500 x 500 mm
specimen)
2
(better320(6to
) 30) 3) 16 or 6x 5.56x45 M193
or 6x 5.56x45 M193
VR 6
hardness 1330 HV 10 (per test specimen) (per test specimen) (better 20 to 30)
PM 13 .50 Browning FMJ / PB / HC 43.5 ± 0.5 SWISS P 11)
930 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm2
3 (per test
6)
3 (per test 16 or 6x 5.6x45 M855
PM 8 7.7 ± 0.1 core 35.0 penetrator specimen) specimen) (better 20 to 30)
3( ) 6
3) 16
or 6x 5.6x45 M855
7.62 x 39 FMJ / PB / HCI core 4.1 BZ
hardness 55 ± 2 HRC 10 ± 0.5 740 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm2
(per test specimen) (per test specimen) (better 20 to 30)
PM 14 Stanag Level 4 hardness
14.5 x 11465
12)
HRC
FMJ / PB / HCI 63.4 ± 0.5 B 32 11)
911 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm2 36) (per test 3 (per test 16
with additional specimen) specimen) (better 20 to 30)
PM 9 20 mm FSP
.308 Win. (10) FMJ / PB / HC
9.7 ± 0.2
core 4.0 ± 0.2 MEN / CBC, FNB, P 80 10 ± 0.5 820 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm2
3 (6)
(per test specimen)
3)
(per test specimen)
16
(better 20 to 30)
NIJ 0101.04 Level IV in conjunction with III-A softpanel
hardness 62 ± 2 HRC
Particularities: Test relevant parameters:
PM 10 1)
On a test specimen 3 shots have to be fired with a hit distance of 120 mm to each other. Any single impact must not be closer to the inside of the10.4 ± 0.1
clamping frame than 75 mm. Ambient temperature: +20 ± 3 °C.
Material Endumax XF23 with AL2O3 ceramic strikeface
Options for ceramic armor materials
At the test of inhomogeneous specimen as ceramic panels the hit triangle may be 7.62 3 (6) 3) 16
x 54
enlarged R three single plates
to hit FMJ /inPBtheir/ centres.
HCI core 5.3 B 32 10Relative
± 0.5 humidity: 65 ± 10 %. 860 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm2
2)
On the test specimen 3 impacts are defined which have a distance to each other of 3 times the diameter of the calibre (tolerance + 5 mm). The border of the multihit impact group must
have a minimum distance of 120 mm to any impact of the triangle shooting. Any single impact must not be closer to the inside of the clamping hardness 6375HRC
frame than mm.
Test specimen temperature: +20 ± 3°C.
Angle of impact: 90° (0° NATO) and, if indicated, other angles defined in the product specific guidelines.
(per test specimen) (per test specimen) (better 20 to 30) NIJ 0101.04 Level IV in conjunction with III-A softpanel Name Symbol Density [g/cm3]
3)
The calculation of the ballistic limit value V50 has to be carried out according to the method VPAM KNB paragraph 6.4.3 of the VPAM - APR 2006. Weight app. 35kg/sqm
PM 11 Alumina AL2O3 3.6 - 3.95
For inhomogeneous test specimen (e.g. ceramic panels) the multihit test is only carried out for information purposes.
Material Endumax XF23 with AL2O3 ceramic strikeface
4)

For inhomogeneous test specimen (e.g. ceramic panels) the V50 ballistic limit test.308is onlyWin.
8.4 ± 0.1 3 (6) 3) 16
5)
carried ) for information
(10out FMJ purposes.
/ PB / WC Nammo, AP 8 10 ± 0.5 930 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm 2
6)
For inhomogeneous test specimen furthermore 3 gaps as shown in attachment 2, fig. 4.1 and 4.2 of VPAM - PM 2007, are tested. The test centre definescorethe
5.9
high risk areas of (per test specimen) (per test specimen) (better 20 to 30)
Shots per insert 1 x 7.62x63 APM2 Silicon carbide SiC 2.85 - 3.25
7)
other inhomogeneous test specimen.
Test barrel with a transition of 7,5 mm.
Weight app. 35 kg/sqm
PM 12 12.7 ± 0.1
8)
In theses steps both calibres are to use. 3( ) 6
3) 16
9)
Twist rates 178 mm ± 5%. .308 Win. (10) FMJ / PB / WC core 5.58 SWISS P AP 10 ± 0.5 810 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm2
(per test specimen) (per test specimen) (better 20 to 30) Shots per Insert 1x 7.62x63 APM2 Boron carbide BC 2.51 - 2.65
10)
Twist rates 254 mm ± 5%. hardness 1330 HV 10
11)
Arbitrary shot distance. Appropriate hits have to be ensured in terms of velocity, oscillation and impact point.
12)
Twist rates arbitrary.
PM 13 43.5 ± 0.5
SWISS P 3 (6) 3) 16
.50 Browning FMJ / PB / HC core 35.0 penetrator 930 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm2
(per test specimen) (per test specimen) (better 20 to 30)
hardness 55 ± 2 HRC
PM 14

Our solutions meeting the standards

3 (6) 3) 16
14.5 x 114 (12) FMJ / PB / HCI 63.4 ± 0.5 B 32 911 ± 10 3 500 x 500 mm2
(per test specimen) (per test specimen) (better 20 to 30)

Particularities: Test relevant parameters:

Our solutions meeting the standards

1) On a test specimen 3 shots have to be fired with a hit distance of 120 mm to each other. Any single 5) For inhomogeneous test specimen (e.g. ceramic panels) the V50 ballistic limit test is only carried Ambient temperature: +20 ± 3 °C.
out for information purposes.


impact must not be closer to the inside of the clamping frame than 75 mm. At the test of inhomo-
geneous specimen as ceramic panels the hit triangle may be enlarged to hit three single plates in 6) For inhomogeneous test specimen furthermore 3 gaps as shown in attachment 2, fig. 4.1 and 4.2 of
Relative humidity: 65 ± 10 %.
Test specimen temperature: +20 ± 3°C. Endumax UD Twaron Prepregs Twaron UD’s Twaron Fabrics
their centres. VPAM - PM 2007, are tested. The test centre defines the high risk areas of other inhomogeneous Angle of impact: 90° (0° NATO) and, if indicated, other angles
2) On the test specimen 3 impacts are defined which have a distance to each other of 3 times the test specimen. defined in the product specific guidelines. Style Weight [g/m²] System Type Style Weight [g/m²] Style Weight [g/m²]
7) Test barrel with a transition of 7,5 mm.
diameter of the calibre (tolerance + 5 mm). The border of the multihit impact group must Twaron Fabrics Twaron Prepregs Twaron UD’s Endumax UD
have a minimum distance of 120 mm to any impact of the triangle shooting. Any single impact 8) In theses steps both calibres are to use. Endumax XF23 198 PVB Phenol Duroplastic UD21 271 CT 736 410
must not be closer to the inside of the clamping frame than 75 mm. 9) Twist rates 178 mm ± 5%. Style Weight [g/m²] System Type Style Weight [g/m²] Neopren based
Style Weight [g/m²]
10) Twist rates 254 mm ± 5%. Duroplastic T 750 460
3) The calculation of the ballistic limit value V50 has to be carried out according to the method VPAM CT 736 410 PVB Phenol Duroplastic UD21 271 rubber Endumax XF23 198
KNB paragraph 6.4.3 of the VPAM - APR 2006. 11) Arbitrary shot distance. Appropriate hits have to be ensured in terms of velocity, oscillation and
T 760 635
4) For inhomogeneous test specimen (e.g. ceramic panels) the multihit test is only carried out for impact point. T 750 460 Neopren based rubber Duroplastic UD22 264 PVB/PU/PE films Thermoplastic

information purposes. 12) Twist rates arbitrary. T 760 635 PVB/PU/PE films Thermoplastic UD41 238 R1 715

T 765 715

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