Vietnam Era BALLISTIC Undies?!?!

Published on August 31, 2020
Duration: 4:17

This video demonstrates the ballistic performance of a Vietnam-era fragmentation groin protector against two types of ammunition: a 12-gauge flechette round and an armor-piercing (AP) round with a tungsten carbide penetrator. The groin protector showed some resistance to the flechettes, with most penetrating but not causing significant internal damage. However, it was completely defeated by the AP round.

Quick Summary

A Vietnam-era fragmentation groin protector was tested against a 12-gauge flechette round and an AP round with a tungsten carbide penetrator. While it offered some resistance to flechettes, it was completely defeated by the AP round, highlighting its limitations against modern threats.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction: Vietnam Era Flak Jacket
  2. 00:18The Groin Protector
  3. 00:36Simulating a Fleeing Target
  4. 00:51Introducing the 12 Gauge Flechette Round
  5. 01:13Flechette Round Impact
  6. 01:33Examining Flechette Damage
  7. 02:42Introducing the AP Round
  8. 03:09AP Round Impact
  9. 03:31Examining AP Round Damage
  10. 04:03Conclusion: Gear Limitations

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of ammunition was used to test the Vietnam-era groin protector?

The Vietnam-era groin protector was tested with two types of ammunition: a 12-gauge flechette round containing small steel darts, and an armor-piercing (AP) round with a tungsten carbide hardened penetrator.

How did the Vietnam-era groin protector perform against flechette rounds?

Against the 12-gauge flechette round, the groin protector showed some resistance. While most flechettes penetrated, only minor internal damage was observed, indicating limited effectiveness against this type of projectile.

Was the Vietnam-era groin protector effective against the AP round?

No, the Vietnam-era groin protector was completely defeated by the armor-piercing (AP) round with a tungsten carbide penetrator. The round penetrated the protector, knocking it over and demonstrating its inability to stop modern AP threats.

What is the primary purpose of a Vietnam-era fragmentation groin protector?

A Vietnam-era fragmentation groin protector was primarily designed to offer protection against shrapnel and fragmentation from explosive devices, not against direct kinetic impacts from high-velocity projectiles like AP rounds.

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