Military Ammo VS Body Armor

Published on October 21, 2023
Duration: 22:30

This video tests the M855A1 military round against various body armor types and common cover materials. While effective against some threats, it was stopped by AR500 steel and Level 4 ceramic plates. Larger calibers like .30-06 demonstrated significantly more barrier penetration power.

Quick Summary

The M855A1 military round was tested against various body armor. It was stopped by AR500 steel plates and both Soviet-era and modern American Level 4 ceramic plates, indicating these types offer significant protection against this specific threat.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: M855A1 Military Ammo
  2. 01:06Testing Against Cover (Cinder Block)
  3. 05:28.30-06 vs Cover (HCAR)
  4. 07:09AR500 Steel Armor Test
  5. 09:21Soviet Ceramic Armor Test
  6. 11:13HighCom Level 4 Armor Test
  7. 13:31BulletSafe Level 4 Armor & Multi-Hit
  8. 16:509mm Hollow Point vs Armor

Frequently Asked Questions

Can M855A1 ammunition penetrate body armor?

The M855A1 military round was tested against various body armor. It was stopped by AR500 steel plates and both Soviet-era and modern American Level 4 ceramic plates, indicating these types offer significant protection against this specific threat.

How does M855A1 compare to .30-06 against barriers?

In tests, the .30-06 caliber round fired from an H-CAR demonstrated significantly more barrier penetration power, completely destroying a cinder block. The M855A1, while capable of penetration, was less effective against dense cover like the solid center of a cinder block.

Does steel body armor stop M855A1 rounds?

Yes, AR500 steel body armor with a spall coating successfully stopped the M855A1 round without penetration in the test. However, the potential for spalling (fragmentation) remains a consideration for the wearer.

Can Level 4 ceramic armor stop M855A1 and .30-06?

Yes, both HighCom and BulletSafe Level 4 ceramic plates successfully stopped M855A1 and .30-06 rounds without penetration or significant back-face deformation, demonstrating their high level of protection.

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