50 Cal SLAP vs Body Armor šŸ’„

Published on March 30, 2021
Duration: 10:44

This test evaluates the effectiveness of AR550 steel body armor against various .50 BMG rounds. The .50 Cal SLAP round penetrated four AR550 plates, while Raufoss, APIT, and API rounds penetrated three. Standard incendiary rounds failed to penetrate the first plate. The findings indicate that steel body armor is generally insufficient against specialized .50 BMG armor-piercing ammunition.

Quick Summary

A .50 Cal SLAP round penetrated three AR550 steel body armor plates and was stopped by the fourth. Other .50 BMG rounds like Raufoss, APIT, and API penetrated two plates. Standard incendiary rounds failed to penetrate the first plate, indicating steel armor's ineffectiveness against specialized .50 BMG AP rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:39Intro: 50 Cal SLAP vs Body Armor
  2. 01:51Equipment: Serbu RN-50 & SLAP Round
  3. 02:11SLAP Round Penetration Test
  4. 04:48Raufoss Round Test
  5. 05:58APIT Round Test
  6. 07:30API Round Test
  7. 08:27Incendiary Round Test
  8. 09:16Conclusion: Armor vs 50 Cal

Frequently Asked Questions

How many AR550 steel plates did a .50 Cal SLAP round penetrate?

In the test conducted by Kentucky Ballistics, a .50 Cal SLAP round successfully penetrated three AR550 steel body armor plates and was stopped by the fourth plate.

What is the effectiveness of steel body armor against .50 BMG rounds?

The test indicates that standard steel body armor, like AR550, is generally ineffective against specialized .50 BMG armor-piercing rounds, including the SLAP variant, which demonstrated significant penetration capabilities.

How did other .50 BMG rounds compare to the SLAP round against AR550 armor?

Other tested .50 BMG rounds like Raufoss, APIT, and API penetrated two AR550 plates and were stopped by the third, showing less penetration than the SLAP round which penetrated three plates.

Did the .50 BMG Incendiary round penetrate the AR550 armor?

No, the .50 BMG Incendiary (Blue Tip) round tested failed to penetrate even the first AR550 steel plate. It created a large flash upon impact instead.

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