Steel vs Ceramic Ballistic Plates

Published on August 8, 2022
Duration: 10:15

This video compares AR500 steel and ceramic composite ballistic plates. Steel plates (NIJ Level 3) are durable and handle multiple hits but are heavy and pose a spalling risk. Ceramic plates (NIJ Level 4) are lighter and stop higher velocity rounds but are fragile and vulnerable to repeated impacts in the same area. The choice depends on threat profile and weight needs.

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