The Future of Armored Helmets tested by DEVTAC

Published on March 23, 2021
Duration: 10:50

This video rigorously tests DEVTAC's modular armored helmets against various ballistic threats, including birdshot, .22 LR, .50 AE, 9mm full-auto, and 12-gauge slugs. While the helmet's armored sections demonstrate impressive resistance to direct hits from most calibers, penetration occurred through the non-armored eye lenses against the .22 machine gun and eventually through concentrated 9mm fire. The .50 AE round caused a rear plate to detach due to extreme impact energy.

Quick Summary

DEVTAC's modular armored helmets, rated Level 3A, were tested against birdshot, .22 LR, .50 AE, 9mm full-auto, and 12-gauge slugs. While armored sections stopped most threats, eye lenses were vulnerable to .22 LR, and sustained 9mm fire penetrated.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: DEVTAC Futuristic Helmets
  2. 01:21Test 1: Automatic Shotgun Birdshot
  3. 02:37Test 2: .22 Machine Gun
  4. 04:31Test 3: Desert Eagle .50 AE
  5. 06:56Test 4: Full-Auto Glock 17 (9mm)
  6. 08:54Test 5: 12-Gauge Slug

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of firearms were used to test the DEVTAC armored helmet?

The DEVTAC helmet was tested against an automatic shotgun firing birdshot, a suppressed .22 caliber machine gun, a Desert Eagle .50 AE handgun, a full-auto Glock 17 firing 9mm rounds, and a 12-gauge slug from a sawed-off shotgun.

Did the DEVTAC helmet stop the .50 AE round from the Desert Eagle?

Yes, the helmet's armored section successfully stopped the .50 AE bullet. However, the immense kinetic energy caused the rear sectional plate to detach from the helmet.

What were the limitations of the DEVTAC helmet's protection?

The helmet's non-armored eye lenses were penetrated by the .22 caliber machine gun rounds. Additionally, sustained full-auto 9mm fire eventually chewed through the armor, allowing penetration.

What is the ballistic protection level of the DEVTAC helmet tested?

The DEVTAC helmet tested is rated at Level 3A, which is designed to stop handgun rounds and shotgun pellets, but not rifle rounds or higher-energy impacts.

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