Videos tagged with Body Armour

This video demonstrates the Martini-Henry Rifle from 1880, discussing its historical significance as the standard British infantry rifle and its appearance in the film 'Zulu'. The description details the rifle's .450/577 caliber, its black powder ammunition, and compares its projectile impact to modern high-powered pistol rounds. It highlights the inability of the Martini-Henry's projectile to penetrate modern Kevlar body armor, contrasting it with the armor technology of its era. The video also links to the Royal Armouries collection for further exploration of arms and armor.

This video demonstrates the impact of a Heckler & Koch G3 rifle firing 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition against a ceramic plate over Kevlar body armor. It highlights terminal ballistics and the effectiveness of hard body armor in stopping projectiles by deforming and breaking up the bullet. The description also provides technical details about the 7.62x51mm cartridge and the G3's operational design, noting its evolution from WWII German technology and its development by CETME. The content is relevant for understanding body armor performance and the capabilities of this classic battle rifle.

This video demonstrates the terminal ballistics of a Kalashnikov-type rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm, testing its performance against a ceramic plate backed with Kevlar®. It explains how hard body armor functions by comparing it to medieval plate armor, where the ceramic breaks up to absorb projectile energy. The description also details the 7.62x39mm round as an 'intermediate' cartridge, suitable for assault rifles with reduced propellant charges, impacting its penetration power, as shown in the clip. The iconic "Avtomat Kalashnikova" (AK) is highlighted as a globally recognized firearm.

This video demonstrates the ballistic performance of a Beretta 92FS Brigadier firing 9x19mm Parabellum rounds against soft body armour, specifically Kevlar®. It highlights the concept of terminal ballistics and the effectiveness of soft armour in slowing down pistol-calibre rounds, while noting its limitations against rifle calibres and the potential for blunt force trauma to the wearer. The demonstration serves as a reference for body armour development and testing, emphasizing the trade-offs between protection, weight, and mobility.