AR500 Body Armor Test!

Published on January 14, 2015
Duration: 8:55

This video rigorously tests AR500 body armor, including Level 3A soft armor and AR500 steel plates, against various calibers up to .50 BMG. The soft armor surprisingly stops a .500 S&W Magnum, while the steel plates effectively defeat rifle rounds like 5.56 and .308, with an anti-spalling coating containing fragments. The .50 BMG round, however, proves to be the ultimate defeat for personal body armor.

Quick Summary

AR500 Level 3A soft armor stopped .38 Special, 9mm, .45 ACP, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and even a .500 S&W Magnum. AR500 steel plates defeated 5.56, 7.62x39, .308 Win, and .458 SOCOM rounds, with an anti-spalling coating trapping fragments. The .50 BMG round was the only round to defeat all tested armor.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: AR500 Body Armor Test Setup
  2. 00:44Handgun Caliber Test on Soft Armor
  3. 02:18.500 S&W Magnum vs. Level 3A Soft Armor
  4. 03:32AR500 Steel Plate Test & Anti-Spalling
  5. 05:075.56 Green Tip & Magazine Dump Test
  6. 07:23.50 BMG Ultimate Defeat Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers did the AR500 Level 3A soft armor stop?

The AR500 Level 3A soft armor successfully stopped various handgun calibers including .38 Special, 9mm, .45 ACP, .357 Magnum, and .44 Magnum. Surprisingly, it also stopped a .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum round fired at over 1600 fps, though with significant back-face deformation.

How did the AR500 steel plates perform against rifle rounds?

The AR500 steel plates demonstrated excellent performance against common rifle calibers. They successfully stopped 5.56 FMJ, 7.62x39 FMJ, .308 Winchester, and even the powerful .458 SOCOM rounds, showcasing their durability and protective capabilities.

What is the purpose of the anti-spalling coating on AR500 steel plates?

The anti-spalling coating on AR500 steel plates is crucial for safety. Its primary function is to trap bullet fragments and ricochets upon impact, preventing them from scattering dangerously and posing a risk to the wearer or bystanders.

What was the ultimate defeat for the AR500 body armor tested?

The .50 BMG round proved to be the ultimate defeat for the AR500 body armor. It completely penetrated both the front and back steel plates, as well as the ballistic gel torso, highlighting the extreme power of this caliber beyond the protection limits of typical personal body armor.

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