Russian military body armor test 🇷🇺

Published on April 11, 2020
Duration: 12:51

This video tests the Russian 6B45 military body armor against various handgun and rifle calibers. While it successfully stops common handgun rounds and even 7.62x39mm from an AK-47, it is ultimately defeated by a full-power 8mm Mauser round from a Kar98k. The test highlights the armor's effectiveness against intermediate threats but its limitations against high-power rifle cartridges.

Quick Summary

The Russian 6B45 body armor, made of ceramic and Kevlar, successfully stops various handgun rounds and even multiple 7.62x39mm rifle rounds. However, it is ultimately penetrated by a full-power 8mm Mauser rifle round.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Russian 6B45 Body Armor Test Setup
  2. 01:11Handgun Rounds: .22 LR & .32 ACP Test
  3. 02:17.380 ACP Test & Armor Features
  4. 04:52High-Velocity & Magnum Handgun Rounds Test
  5. 07:31.50 AE Desert Eagle Test
  6. 08:57Rifle Round: 7.62x39mm (AK-47) Test
  7. 10:02Full-Power Rifle Round: 8mm Mauser (Kar98k) Test
  8. 11:52Armor Damage Analysis: Ceramic & Kevlar

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Russian 6B45 body armor made of?

The Russian 6B45 body armor is constructed from a composite material combining ceramic plates with Kevlar layers. This combination aims to provide protection against various ballistic threats.

Can the Russian 6B45 body armor stop rifle rounds?

The 6B45 armor successfully stopped multiple 7.62x39mm rounds from an AK-47. However, it was ultimately penetrated by a full-power 8mm Mauser rifle round fired from a Kar98k.

How did the 6B45 body armor perform against handgun calibers?

The armor performed exceptionally well against all tested handgun calibers, including .22 LR, .32 ACP, .380 ACP, 5.7x28mm, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and .50 AE, preventing penetration.

What was the weakest point of the Russian 6B45 body armor in the test?

The armor's ceramic plates showed signs of fragmentation after impacts from smaller calibers like .380 ACP. Its ultimate failure point was against the high-powered 8mm Mauser rifle round.

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