Codex Armory Ballistic Plates: AR500 Plates

Published on September 25, 2013
Duration: 17:49

This video from The VSO Gun Channel features a comprehensive ballistic plate test of Codex Armory's AR500 plates. The presenter, demonstrating significant expertise, subjects the plates to various calibers including 5.56 NATO, 7.62 Soviet, 7.62 NATO, and 264 Win Mag. The testing focuses on the plates' multi-hit capacity, trauma mitigation via Poron XRD foam, and anti-spalling capabilities. The results indicate the plates are robust, capable of withstanding multiple impacts from common rifle rounds, though a high volume of fire at close range or specialized hypersonic rounds can defeat them.

Quick Summary

Codex Armory AR500 ballistic plates are constructed with a hard steel core (504-519 Brinell) and a Poron XRD foam backing for trauma mitigation. They are rated for multi-hit capacity against calibers like 7.62 NATO and feature an anti-spalling coating. While robust against many threats, they were defeated by hypersonic 264 Win Mag rounds in testing.

Chapters

  1. 00:15Introduction to Codex Armory Plates
  2. 00:25AR500 Plate Specs & Multi-Hit Capacity
  3. 00:55Advanced Ballistic Steel Core Explained
  4. 01:24Poron XRD Trauma Protection System
  5. 01:53Proprietary Anti-Spalling Layer
  6. 02:24Test Setup: Pumpkin & Balloon
  7. 02:38Test Series 1: 5.56 NATO XM855 Green Tip
  8. 04:01Test Series 1: 7.62 Soviet Adjustment
  9. 04:17Test Series 1: 7.62 Soviet Impact
  10. 05:31Test Series 1: 7.62 NATO M80 Ball (40m)
  11. 07:01Test Series 1: 12 Gauge Slug
  12. 07:50Test Series 2: Core Resilience Setup
  13. 08:34Test Series 2: 5.56 NATO (30 Rounds)
  14. 09:55Test Series 2: 7.62 Soviet (15m)
  15. 11:30Test Series 2: 7.62 NATO (20 Rounds)
  16. 12:15Test Series 2: 7.62 Russian (5 Rounds)
  17. 14:15Post-7.62 Russian Impact Analysis
  18. 15:10Test Series 3: 264 Win Mag (Hypersonic)
  19. 16:48Conclusions on Codex Armory Prater System

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are Codex Armory AR500 ballistic plates made from?

Codex Armory AR500 ballistic plates feature an advanced ballistic grade steel core, measuring between 504 and 519 on the Brinell scale. They are also equipped with a triple-layered Poron XRD foam for trauma absorption and a proprietary anti-spalling coating.

How effective is the trauma protection on Codex Armory plates?

The plates utilize a triple-layered Poron XRD foam on the posterior surface, designed to absorb up to 90% of the kinetic energy transfer from an impact. This significantly mitigates blunt force trauma and potential disorientation for the wearer.

Can Codex Armory AR500 plates withstand multiple hits?

Yes, the AR500 steel core is rated for multi-hit capacity, specifically mentioned as being able to neutralize multiple impacts of 7.62 NATO in quick succession. However, sustained, high-volume fire at close range can eventually compromise the plate.

What kind of ammunition defeated the Codex Armory ballistic plates in testing?

During testing, the Codex Armory AR500 plates were defeated by two rounds of 264 Win Mag fired at 40 meters. These rounds were described as hypersonic, traveling at approximately 3,800 feet per second, indicating their extreme velocity and energy were beyond the plate's protection parameters.

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