Videos tagged with SAPI Plate

This video showcases the hexagonal ceramic strike face of a ballistic plate, highlighting its damage localization properties. The hexagonal alumina tiles shatter only at the point of impact, preserving the plate's integrity for potential multi-hit scenarios. The construction involves a yellow aramid/Kevlar backing layer behind the ceramic.

This review tests the armor-penetrating capabilities of the new 6.8x51mm (.277 Fury) cartridge against a Level 4 SAPI plate. While the M5 rifle wasn't available, simulations using 6.5 PRC showed a Level 4 plate could stop at least one round, though with significant backface deformation. The high-pressure nature of the .277 Fury (80,000 PSI) is highlighted as a key factor in its potential performance, raising questions about barrel life and military logistics.

This test evaluates the blunt force trauma and penetration resistance of 20-year-old SAPI plates against various rifle and shotgun rounds. While the plates stopped all tested rounds, significant energy transfer was observed, particularly with the 7.62x39mm, .30-06, and 12 Gauge slug. The plate eventually failed after two close-proximity shots from an AK-47, highlighting the importance of multi-hit capability and plate age.