Videos tagged with Fragmentation Protection

This video details the M-1955 body armor, also known as the 'flak jacket,' a significant piece of military equipment used from the Vietnam War onwards. It highlights its development from earlier models, specific features like the two large front pockets, raised collar, and rifle butt stock rib. The armor's construction from Doron fiberglass composite is explained, emphasizing its protection against fragmentation and shrapnel rather than direct bullet impact. The unique M-1910 suspension system for load-bearing is also discussed.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Protection Group Denmark helmet against various handgun calibers. The helmet successfully stopped fragmentation and ricochets from 9mm, .45 ACP, and .38 Special rounds. However, it was penetrated by a .460 S&W Magnum round, indicating its limitations against higher-powered handgun cartridges.

This video highlights the critical importance of military ballistic helmets, specifically the Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH), for head protection against fragmentation and small arms fire. Instructor Nikko Ortiz, a veteran, uses a damaged helmet to humorously emphasize the protective capabilities and the potential consequences of not wearing one during training exercises like Land Navigation.

This video differentiates between ballistic and bump helmets, detailing their purposes, construction, and accessory mounting capabilities. It emphasizes that ballistic helmets offer protection against projectiles and fragmentation, while bump helmets are primarily for impact protection from falls or minor strikes. The presenter highlights the importance of helmet covers for ballistic helmet longevity and camouflage, and discusses various accessories like lights, comms, and night vision mounts.

This video directly addresses the durability of AR650 steel body armor by performing a stress test involving a truck running over it. The description emphasizes that AR650 steel is not fragile and highlights Predator Armor's Level III+ body armor as a superior product. It details the manufacturing process in the U.S., including a unique heat-treating method, and points out the plates' lightweight, impact-resistant properties and superior ballistic performance, allowing for thinner designs without compromising protection. The video aims to dispel myths about steel armor's fragility and promote Predator Armor's offerings.

This video tests the effectiveness of a US Military surplus flak vest, likely from the Vietnam to Grenada era, against various modern ammunition calibers. Despite its age and intended purpose of stopping fragmentation, the vest demonstrated surprising resilience, stopping .22LR, .38 Special, and .45 ACP rounds. It only failed against a high-velocity 9mm round fired from a short-barreled submachine gun, showing partial penetration. The instructor highlights that even old Kevlar can retain some protective capability, though it's not rated for direct bullet impact.

This comprehensive review of the Russian Altyn helmet, presented by Garand Thumb, details its construction and ballistic performance. The helmet features a 3mm titanium shell with an aramid liner, rated for pistol and fragmentation threats. Testing reveals it stops 9mm and .44 Magnum rounds but fails against rifle calibers like 5.56x45mm and 7.62x39mm. Despite its robust construction for its intended role, its significant weight and lack of rifle protection are noted as drawbacks compared to modern alternatives.

This comprehensive review details the testing of the US Army's current issue ArmorSource AS505 helmet. The video provides an expert assessment of its ballistic performance against various threats, including rifle calibers, and evaluates its construction, features, and compatibility with accessories. The analysis highlights the helmet's adherence to the Army 10-02 standard, focusing on fragmentation protection.