Videos tagged with Kevlar Helmet

The Adept NovaSteel helmet, constructed from 2mm steel, demonstrates surprising effectiveness against 9mm rounds, stopping bullets with minimal deformation. While initial skepticism existed due to its thinness, live-fire testing on a ballistic dummy showed it outperformed expectations, with internal padding likely preventing skull trauma. At 1.2kg and around 200 Euros, it offers a compelling alternative to traditional Kevlar.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Kevlar helmet against various calibers, from .22 to 7.62. While the helmet successfully stopped .22, .380, 9mm, and .45 ACP rounds, it was penetrated by a 7.62 round fired from an FN SCAR rifle. The test also features promotional content for the Delta Force video game.

A 1980s Kevlar military helmet was tested against various calibers. It successfully stopped 9mm, .45 ACP, and .44 Magnum rounds. However, it was penetrated by a .223 rifle round and catastrophically failed against a 450 Bushmaster, demonstrating limitations against higher-powered rifle cartridges.

This review tests a budget Chinese Aramid ballistic helmet, comparing it to a premium European ARCH helmet. Despite initial skepticism and a low price point, the helmet surprisingly performs well against multiple handgun calibers, including 9mm and 7.62x25 Tokarev, showing minimal backface deformation. While the materials and ballistic performance are impressive for the cost, the internal straps and adjustment system are noted as low quality.

This video presents a direct comparison between a US-made Kevlar helmet and a Chinese-made Kevlar helmet, aiming to determine which offers superior protection. The title, "US KEVLAR HELMET VS CHINESE KEVLAR HELMET (ALIN ANG TINATABLAN?)" (Which one gets penetrated?), clearly indicates a destructive testing or ballistic comparison. The description reinforces this, stating "Dito na magkaalaman ang pinagkakaiba ng Kevlar Helmet na gawa ng USA at China!" (Here's where the difference between US and China-made Kevlar helmets will be revealed!). The content focuses on assessing the durability and effectiveness of these protective gear items.

This video tests a Chinese-made NIJ Level III-A Kevlar helmet, comparing its affordability to premium brands. It successfully stops 9mm and .45 ACP pistol rounds and shrapnel from an M203 grenade launcher. However, as expected for its rating, it fails to stop 5.56mm M855 rifle rounds.

This video features a firearms test comparing the performance of an AR-15 rifle against a Kevlar helmet at a distance of 500 yards. The rifle is chambered in 5.56mm and utilizes M855A1 ammunition. The video is sponsored by Primary Arms Optics, with a link provided in the description.

Former Navy SEAL Mark 'Coch' Cochiolo details the evolution of tactical helmets from his BUD/S training liners to modern, highly customizable ballistic headwear. He highlights the progression from basic fragmentation protection with the M1 Steel Pot to the ballistic capabilities of Kevlar and MICH helmets, emphasizing advancements in modularity and integrated systems for night vision and communications.

This video features a 60-ton Centurion tank crushing various items, including a Level 3A Kevlar ballistic helmet and a SentrySafe. While the steel helmet was flattened, the Kevlar helmet retained some structural integrity. The safe was completely destroyed. The video highlights the extreme durability differences between materials under immense pressure.

The TenPoint Viper S400 crossbow, with its 400 FPS and 135 ft-lbs of kinetic energy, was tested against various materials. It failed to penetrate cast iron skillets, breaking its own arrow, but successfully penetrated a ream of copy paper, a Kevlar helmet, lumber, and a sandbag. Its performance against Level 3A body armor was marginal, penetrating only slightly.

This video tests High Com Security's Level IIIA rated PASGT and MICH style helmets against various handgun calibers, including .22LR, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, 10mm, and .357 SIG. The helmets successfully stopped all handgun rounds, though some showed significant deformation and internal bulging. A multi-strike test with .357 SIG eventually led to failure. As expected, a 5.56 NATO rifle round easily penetrated the helmets.

This ballistic penetration test compares AR500 steel plates against standard hot-rolled steel of varying thicknesses. Results show AR500 reliably stops high-velocity rifle rounds like .308 and SS109, while mild steel offers minimal protection against these threats. Thicker mild steel can stop some pistol and lower-power rifle rounds but is easily defeated by armor-piercing ammunition.