Level IV Body Armor Test (Acelink Armor)

Published on December 24, 2020
Duration: 12:59

This video provides a comprehensive test of Ace Link Level IV body armor, evaluating its performance against high-caliber rifle rounds. The instructor, with extensive experience testing body armor, demonstrates the armor's ability to stop multiple .30-06, .308, and 7.62x54R rounds from approximately 20 yards. The test includes visual inspection of the armor's internal structure after firing, revealing the ceramic and polyethylene layers and the fragmentation of projectiles.

Quick Summary

Ace Link Level IV body armor was tested against .30-06, 7.62x54R, and .308 rifle rounds from 20 yards. The armor successfully stopped multiple high-velocity rounds, though significant backface deformation was noted. Internal inspection revealed the ceramic strike face breaking up projectiles and the polyethylene layer catching fragments.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Ace Link Level IV Armor Test
  2. 00:32Why Testing Body Armor is Important
  3. 01:02Testing Methodology & Caliber Selection
  4. 02:07Range Setup & Firearms Used
  5. 02:31.30-06 M1 Garand Test
  6. 03:217.62x54R Mosin Nagant Test
  7. 04:40Multiple Shots in Same Location Test
  8. 05:31Final .30-06 Shot & Exit Hole
  9. 06:11Cutting Open the Armor Plate
  10. 06:35Examining Ceramic and Polyethylene Layers
  11. 07:04Bullet Fragments and Penetration Analysis
  12. 08:04Instructor's Personal Trust in Ace Link Armor
  13. 09:10Beginner's Guide to Body Armor Mention
  14. 10:27Ace Link Discount Code & Product Recommendations
  15. 11:05Importance of Preparedness & Body Armor
  16. 12:02Supporting the Channel & Affiliate Links
  17. 12:55Howitzer Sponsorship & Charity Donations

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were used to test the Ace Link Level IV body armor?

The Ace Link Level IV body armor was tested with high-caliber rifle rounds including .30-06 Springfield (fired from an M1 Garand), 7.62x54R (fired from a Mosin Nagant), and .308 Winchester (fired from an M1A), all from approximately 20 yards.

How many rifle rounds did the Ace Link Level IV armor stop?

The armor successfully stopped multiple .30-06 and 7.62x54R rounds. Specifically, it stopped three .30-06 rounds in the same approximate area, with the fourth shot in that location eventually penetrating. It also stopped two 7.62x54R rounds before a third shot in that area caused an exit hole.

What is the internal construction of Ace Link Level IV body armor?

Ace Link Level IV body armor consists of a ceramic strike face on the front, which breaks up the projectile. Behind the ceramic is a layer of polyethylene, composed of many thin, tightly compressed plastic layers, designed to catch and stop any remaining projectile fragments or energy.

What is backface deformation in body armor testing?

Backface deformation, or bulge, is the amount the armor indents inward on the wearer's side after being struck by a projectile. While the Ace Link Level IV armor stopped the rounds, significant deformation was observed, indicating substantial energy transfer that would be felt by the wearer.

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