Spartan Armaply Level III+ Body Armor Test

Published on November 24, 2015
Duration: 16:09

This video provides an expert-level test of the Spartan Armaply Level III+ body armor, conducted by Iraqveteran8888. The testing protocol, led by subject matter experts, includes detailed ballistic evaluations against various rifle calibers and threat types at different ranges, utilizing professional chronographs. The armor demonstrates significant resilience, stopping rounds from 5.56x45mm NATO and 7.62x51mm NATO, even under challenging conditions like high velocity and repeated impacts.

Quick Summary

The Spartan Armaply Level III+ body armor, tested by Iraqveteran8888, features AR550 steel with an Encapsaloc Anti-Spall coating and a Swimmer's Cut. It successfully stopped 5.56x45mm NATO and 7.62x51mm NATO rounds at close range and demonstrated resilience against high-velocity .308 threats and 400-meter engagements.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Test Concept
  2. 01:12Product Overview: Spartan Armaply
  3. 03:14Close Range 5.56mm Testing
  4. 05:47Close Range .308 Testing
  5. 07:12Lehigh Defense Special Threat Test
  6. 09:26Long Range 400m Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the protection level of the Spartan Armaply body armor tested?

The Spartan Armaply body armor tested is rated at Level III+, indicating it surpasses standard Level III protection by being capable of defeating specific intermediate rifle threats, including high-velocity rounds and certain armor-piercing ammunition types.

What types of ammunition were used to test the Spartan Armaply Level III+ plate?

The Spartan Armaply Level III+ plate was tested against various ammunition types, including M193 (55gr 5.56x45mm NATO), M855 (62gr 5.56x45mm NATO), ZQI M80 Ball (147gr 7.62x51mm NATO), and a Lehigh Defense 110gr Controlled Chaos .308 round.

How did the Spartan Armaply Level III+ plate perform at close range?

At close range (20 feet), the Spartan Armaply Level III+ plate successfully stopped all tested rounds, including 5.56x45mm NATO and 7.62x51mm NATO, though the anti-spall coating showed some delamination after the .308 impacts.

What are the key features of the Spartan Armaply Level III+ plate?

Key features of the Spartan Armaply Level III+ plate include its Level III+ protection rating, AR550 steel material, Encapsaloc Anti-Spall coating, Swimmer's Cut for mobility, and Advanced Triple Curve design for improved ergonomics.

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