Will Level 4 Body Armor Protect A Ballistic Dummy?!

Published on October 30, 2022
Duration: 17:57

This test evaluates Level 4 body armor's protection against various calibers using a ballistic dummy. While Level 4 plates successfully stopped all handgun and rifle rounds, significant backface deformation occurred with .50 AE and 12-gauge slugs, indicating potential for severe injury. The armor was ultimately destroyed by a .50 BMG round, highlighting its limitations against extreme threats.

Quick Summary

Level 4 body armor successfully stopped 9mm, .45 ACP, .357 Magnum, 5.45x39mm, 5.56 NATO, and 7.62x51mm rounds. However, significant backface deformation occurred with .50 AE and 12-gauge slugs, indicating potential for severe injury. The armor was destroyed by a .50 BMG round.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Test Setup
  2. 02:38Handgun Caliber Test (9mm, .45 ACP, .357 Mag)
  3. 05:30.50 AE Desert Eagle Test
  4. 07:38Rifle Caliber Test (5.45x39, 5.56, 7.62x51)
  5. 11:07Shotgun Test (12 Gauge Buckshot & Slug)
  6. 12:26Unprotected Dummy Comparison
  7. 14:38.50 BMG Barrett Test & Destruction

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against the Level 4 body armor?

The Level 4 body armor was tested against handgun calibers including 9mm, .45 ACP, and .357 Magnum. Rifle calibers tested were 5.45x39mm, 5.56 NATO, and 7.62x51mm NATO. Additionally, 12-gauge shotgun buckshot and slugs, and a .50 AE round were fired. The test concluded with a .50 BMG round.

Did the Level 4 body armor stop all tested rounds?

The Level 4 armor successfully stopped all handgun and rifle rounds fired at it. However, it showed significant backface deformation from the .50 AE and 12-gauge slug impacts. The armor was ultimately destroyed by the .50 BMG round.

What is backface deformation in body armor testing?

Backface deformation refers to the inward displacement of the armor system upon impact. Even if the armor stops the projectile, significant deformation can cause severe blunt force trauma, broken bones, or internal injuries to the wearer, which this test demonstrated with the .50 AE round.

What was the most powerful round tested against the Level 4 armor?

The most powerful round tested was the .50 BMG fired from a Barrett M107A1 rifle. This caliber completely overwhelmed and destroyed the ballistic dummy's torso and head, demonstrating that Level 4 armor is not designed to withstand such extreme anti-materiel threats.

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