Spartan ATC AR500 Armor vs COMBLOC Weapons

Published on January 2, 2015
Duration: 13:59

This video provides an expert-level assessment of Spartan Armor's ATC AR500 Level III plates, tested against various COMBLOC calibers including 7.62x25 Tokarev, 7.62x39, and 7.62x54R steel core rounds at 300 yards. The demonstration, led by experienced testers Eric and Chad, highlights the armor's ability to stop high-energy rifle rounds and the effectiveness of its Encapsaloc anti-spall coating, even after multiple impacts. The testing also showcases the low-profile nature of Spartan Armor's concealable carrier.

Quick Summary

Spartan Armor's ATC AR500 Level III plates were rigorously tested against COMBLOC calibers like 7.62x25, 7.62x39, and 7.62x54R steel core rounds at 300 yards. The armor successfully stopped all impacts, and its Encapsaloc anti-spall coating effectively managed fragmentation, demonstrating robust protection even after multiple high-energy rifle hits.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Test Objectives
  2. 01:03Concealable Carrier Demonstration
  3. 02:137.62x25 Tokarev Test
  4. 03:507.62x39 at 300 Yards
  5. 07:537.62x54R Steel Core Test
  6. 10:43Final Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the protection level of the Spartan ATC AR500 Armor tested?

The Spartan ATC AR500 Armor is rated at Level III, designed to stop common rifle threats. It was tested against calibers like 7.62x25 Tokarev, 7.62x39, and 7.62x54R steel core rounds.

How did the anti-spall coating perform on the AR500 plate?

The Encapsaloc Anti-Spall coating on the Spartan ATC AR500 plate performed well, effectively capturing fragments from impacts, including those from 7.62x25 Tokarev rounds, and showing only surface delamination after multiple high-energy rifle hits.

What firearms were used to test the Spartan ATC AR500 Armor?

The armor was tested using a CZ-52 pistol for 7.62x25 Tokarev rounds, a Zastava M92 PAP with a 10.5-inch barrel for 7.62x39, and a PSL rifle for 7.62x54R steel core ammunition.

What was the effective range for testing the AR500 armor against rifle rounds?

The testing against 7.62x39 and 7.62x54R rifle rounds was conducted at an extended distance of 300 yards to simulate more challenging engagement scenarios.

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