AR500 Armor vs MK46 Belt Fed 5.56

Published on January 4, 2016
Duration: 3:46

This video demonstrates a ballistic test comparing an AR500 Armor Level III plate against a MK46 belt-fed machine gun firing 5.56x45mm NATO M855 ammunition. The test, conducted by Eric, shows the plate successfully stopping all rounds despite the destruction of the armor carrier. The analysis highlights the plate's resilience and the significant heat generated by impacts, showcasing its performance under sustained fire.

Quick Summary

An AR500 Armor Level III plate was tested against a MK46 belt-fed machine gun firing 100 rounds of 5.56x45mm NATO M855 ammunition. The plate successfully stopped all rounds, demonstrating high durability, although the accompanying armor carrier was destroyed by the sustained fire.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 01:00Live Fire Test
  3. 01:34Post-Test Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What was tested in the Iraqveteran8888 video?

The video features a ballistic test comparing an AR500 Armor Level III plate against a MK46 belt-fed machine gun. The MK46 fired a 100-round belt of 5.56x45mm NATO M855 ammunition at the plate mounted on a ballistic dummy.

Did the AR500 Armor Level III plate stop the 5.56 rounds?

Yes, the AR500 Armor Level III plate successfully stopped all 100 rounds of M855 5.56 ammunition fired from the MK46 machine gun during the test. No penetrations were observed on the plate itself.

What happened to the armor carrier during the test?

The mil-spec ACU armor carrier holding the AR500 plate was visibly shredded during the sustained burst of fire from the MK46 machine gun. This indicates the carrier's material was not as resilient as the ballistic plate.

What type of ammunition was used in the MK46?

The MK46 machine gun was loaded with a 100-round belt of M855 62-grain 'green tip' 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition for the ballistic test.

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