Armor of the Future!

Published on February 22, 2024
Duration: 1:00

This video from DemolitionRanch, featuring Matt Carriker, provides an expert-level look at the performance of Dragon Skin body armor. It details tests against various threats, including a .50 AE Desert Eagle, 5.56 green tip, 7.62x39mm steel core, 8.6 Blackout, and .338 Lapua Magnum. The armor demonstrates impressive capabilities, stopping high-velocity rifle rounds and handgun threats, though some limitations are noted with steel core ammunition.

Quick Summary

DemolitionRanch's Matt Carriker conducted rigorous ballistic testing on Dragon Skin body armor, evaluating its Level 4+ rating against threats including a .50 AE Desert Eagle, 8.6 Blackout, and .338 Lapua Magnum. The armor demonstrated impressive stopping power, though some limitations were observed with 7.62x39mm steel core rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Dragon Skin Armor
  2. 00:05.50 Cal Desert Eagle Test
  3. 00:115.56 Green Tip Test
  4. 00:167.62x39mm Steel Core Test
  5. 00:298.6 Blackout Test
  6. 00:35.338 Lapua Magnum Test
  7. 00:40AK-47 Mag Dump & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ballistic rating of Dragon Skin body armor?

Dragon Skin body armor is rated Level 4+, indicating it meets and exceeds the standard requirements for Level 4 protection, designed to stop high-velocity rifle rounds and other significant threats.

What firearms were used to test the Dragon Skin body armor?

The Dragon Skin armor was tested against a .50 caliber Desert Eagle handgun, 5.56 NATO rounds, 7.62x39mm steel core rounds, an 8.6 Blackout from a Q Fix rifle, a .338 Lapua Magnum, and an AK-47 during a full-auto mag dump.

Did the Dragon Skin armor stop a .338 Lapua Magnum round?

Yes, surprisingly, the Dragon Skin body armor was able to stop a .338 Lapua Magnum round, demonstrating its capability against very high-powered rifle cartridges.

What were the limitations of the Dragon Skin body armor during testing?

During testing with 7.62x39mm steel core ammunition, multiple impacts in the same area eventually led to one round penetrating the ballistic gel, suggesting a potential vulnerability to sustained fire from certain steel core rounds.

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