AR500 Body Armor Test!

Published on January 14, 2015
Duration: 8:55

This video from FPSRussia provides an expert-level demonstration and test of AR500 Armor products, including Level 3A soft body armor and AR500 steel plates. The host, a high-tier tactical influencer, showcases the armor's capabilities against a range of threats from common handgun calibers up to the powerful .500 S&W Magnum and .50 BMG. The testing highlights the effectiveness of the anti-spalling coating on steel plates and clearly defines the limitations of personal body armor against extreme threats.

Quick Summary

FPSRussia conducted rigorous tests on AR500 Armor, evaluating Level 3A soft body armor and steel plates. The soft armor stopped handgun rounds up to .500 S&W Magnum, while steel plates resisted rifle calibers. However, a .50 BMG round proved capable of defeating the entire system, highlighting the limits of personal ballistic protection.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to AR500 Body Armor
  2. 00:44Handgun Caliber Testing on Soft Armor
  3. 02:18.500 S&W Magnum vs. Soft Armor
  4. 03:32Steel Plate Testing and Anti-Spalling Coating
  5. 05:07Green Tip and Magazine Dump Test
  6. 07:23.50 BMG Ultimate Defeat

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers did FPSRussia test against AR500 Level 3A soft body armor?

FPSRussia tested the AR500 Level 3A soft body armor against .38 Special, 9mm, .45 ACP, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and notably, a .500 S&W Magnum round traveling over 1600 fps, which it successfully stopped.

How did AR500 steel plates perform in the FPSRussia test?

The AR500 steel plates demonstrated effectiveness against rifle calibers including 5.56x45mm FMJ, 7.62x39mm FMJ, .308 Winchester, and .458 SOCOM. The anti-spalling coating also proved capable of containing fragments.

What was the ultimate limit of the AR500 body armor tested?

The AR500 body armor system, comprising both soft armor and steel plates, was completely defeated by a .50 BMG round, which penetrated all layers of the armor and the ballistic gel torso.

What is the function of an anti-spalling coating on body armor?

An anti-spalling coating on body armor, particularly steel plates, is designed to prevent the fragmentation of the projectile or the armor surface upon impact. It traps bullet fragments, reducing the risk of secondary injuries from ricochets.

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