M193 vs AR500 Armor @ 15 Yards - 20" barrel

Published on July 4, 2024
Duration: 0:31

This video tests the effectiveness of M193 5.56mm ammunition fired from a 20-inch barrel AR-15 against AR500 armor at 15 yards. The test utilizes a KE Arms KP-15 lower and Trijicon ACOG optic, with a water jug behind the steel to visualize energy transfer. Slow-motion footage captures the projectile impact, providing detailed analysis of the ballistic event.

Quick Summary

M193 5.56mm ammunition was fired from a 20-inch barrel AR-15 against AR500 steel armor at 15 yards. The test utilized a KE Arms KP-15 rifle with a Trijicon ACOG, and a water jug behind the plate visualized energy transfer.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Test Setup: M193 vs AR500 Armor
  2. 00:10Live Fire: M193 Impact on AR500
  3. 00:16Slow Motion: Ballistic Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What ammunition was used to test the AR500 armor?

The test used M193 5.56mm ammunition, which is a standard military ball round, fired from a 20-inch barrel AR-15 rifle at a distance of 15 yards.

What rifle configuration was used for the AR500 armor test?

The rifle used was a 20-inch barrel AR-15 featuring a KE Arms KP-15 monolithic polymer lower receiver and a Trijicon ACOG optic. The ammunition was M193 5.56mm.

How was the energy transfer of the M193 round visualized during the AR500 armor test?

A water jug was placed directly behind the AR500 steel plate. The impact on the water jug helped visualize the energy transfer or penetration depth of the M193 projectile after hitting the armor.

What distance was the AR500 armor tested at with M193 ammunition?

The AR500 armor was tested at a close range of 15 yards. The rifle used was a 20-inch barrel AR-15 firing M193 5.56mm ammunition.

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