Classified armor approved by DOD for public viewing

This video provides an in-depth look at the materials used in Spiritus Systems products, featuring Adam Holroyd. The discussion highlights the company's commitment to durability and quality, emphasizing the use of U.S.-sourced materials that comply with the Berry Amendment for Department of Defense suppliers. Key materials covered include genuine Cordura® nylon fabric in various deniers, explaining the trade-offs between softness and abrasion resistance, and genuine Velcro®-brand hook-and-loop fasteners with low infrared reflectivity. The video also touches upon Spiritus's in-house laser cutting process for nylon laminates, used to create chest rigs and thermoplastic laminates that resemble carbon fiber, and their collaboration with manufacturers on new material development, including camouflage-patterned Velcro®.

The Sig Sauer Tango6T LPVO has been selected by the DoD for the M4A1, marking a shift towards variable power optics. The FFP version with the Horseshoe Dot reticle offers accurate ranging at all magnifications, while the SFP Hellfire reticle is only accurate at 6x. While functional in low light, neither reticle is daylight bright.

This video tests how many cast iron skillets are needed to stop various bullets, from .22 LR to 500 S&W Magnum. Most common handgun rounds like 9mm and .45 ACP are stopped by two skillets. Rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62x39mm also require two to three skillets, while the powerful 500 S&W Magnum penetrates three and is stopped by the fourth. The .22 LR failed to penetrate even the first skillet.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a .50 BMG rifle, specifically the Serbu BFG-50A, against a section of railroad track. Various .50 caliber rounds, including Raufoss Mk 211 API and silver tip API, were fired. While the rifle and ammunition demonstrated the ability to penetrate even the thickest parts of the rail (over 1.5 inches), bullet deflection and shifting upon impact with the dense steel were observed.

This video demonstrates launching an M67 fragmentation grenade using an X Products Can Cannon towards a distant frozen lake. The Can Cannon, firing .223 blanks, successfully propels the grenade, which detonates upon impact, creating a visible hole in the ice. The experiment highlights the launcher's capability for extreme projectile delivery in challenging outdoor conditions.

This video tests the destructive power of a .50 caliber spotter round against 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass, comparing it to a standard FMJ round. The spotter round, designed to spark and flash, created a larger crater and more surface damage than the FMJ round, demonstrating its specialized impact characteristics. The Serbu BFG-50A rifle was used for both tests.