Flexible Body Armor Experiments FY01 Mission Program FY02 Mission Program Summary Possible Additional Programs 21 September 2018 AMSRL-WM-TD

Flexible Body Armor Experiments Phase I Testing Support Threats Clay Backed V0 V50 Comments 7.62 mm NATO M80 Ball  INSERT 16 grain RCC VEST: Need to establish zone of mixed results. 9 mm NATO M882 Ball VEST: Substituted Ammunition 21 September 2018 AMSRL-WM-TD

Flexible Body Armor Experiments Clay Backed V0 Testing 21 September 2018 AMSRL-WM-TD

Flexible Body Armor Experiments Two shots (both partials) of M80 Ball Projectile at: 1-3/4-inch separation (71% spacing reduction). 1-1/4-inch separation (79% spacing reduction). 1-inch separation (83% spacing reduction). Striking Velocity. 2,785 (+ 35 ft/sec) Average 31 mm penetration into clay well below maximum back-face deflection requirement. 21 September 2018 AMSRL-WM-TD

Flexible Body Armor Experiments 7.62 x 51 mm NATO M80 Ball V0 and V50 Testing 21 September 2018 AMSRL-WM-TD

Flexible Body Armor Experiments Lambert/Jonas 3 X 3 4 X 4 V50 Requirement Max Likelihood 21 September 2018 AMSRL-WM-TD

Flexible Body Armor Experiments Summary of NATO M80 Ball Ballistic Data Data Method Ballistic Limit Requirement 3/3 (or 4/4) as in “Interceptor” spec. 3,123*(3109*) 81(103) V50>2,850 <<(V50 – 2,750)/3 V0>2,750 Max likelihood 3,179 87 V0.1 = 2,912 Lambert/Jonas 3,154 810 * Exceeded velocity spread requirement – zone of mixed results > 150 ft/sec 21 September 2018 AMSRL-WM-TD

Flexible Body Armor Experiments Fragmentation Testing 21 September 2018 AMSRL-WM-TD

Flexible Body Armor Experiments Vest Fragmentation Requirements. Fragment Projectiles V50 @ 0 degree V50 @ 45 degree DRY: Ft/sec (min.) WET: Ft/sec (min.) 2 gr RCC 16 gr RCC 64 gr RCC 2,760 2,120 1,710 2,625 1,960 1,625 2,900 2,210 1,695 21 September 2018 AMSRL-WM-TD

Flexible Body Armor Experiments Summary of 16 grain RCC Fragment Ballistic Data Data Method Ballistic Limit Requirement 3/3 (or 5/5) as in “Interceptor” spec. 2,298 46 >2,120 None Max likelihood 2,283 14* Lambert/Jonas 2332 114 21 September 2018 AMSRL-WM-TD

Flexible Body Armor Experiments 9 x 19 mm NATO M882 Ball Testing 21 September 2018 AMSRL-WM-TD

Flexible Body Armor Experiments Testing Procedural Requirements for “Interceptor” Vest. V50 and V0 for the 9 mm, 124 gr., FMJ Remington projectile. Projectile V50 @ 0 degree; ft/sec (min.) V0 @ 0 degree; ft/sec (min.) Deformation; in (max.) 9 mm, 124 gr., FMJ, Remington 1525 (required) 1400 +50/-0 1.73 1625 (desired) 1500 +50/-0 21 September 2018 AMSRL-WM-TD

Flexible Body Armor Experiments Summary of NATO M882 Ball Ballistic Data Data Method Ballistic Limit Requirement/Baseline 3/3 (or 5/5) as in “Interceptor” spec. 1,952 (1,938) 39 (44) V50>1,525 <<(V50 – 1,400)/3 V0>1,400 Max likelihood 1,953 51 V0.1 = 1,796 1,686 61 V0.1 = 1,498 Lambert/Jonas 2,028 674 1,721 514 21 September 2018 AMSRL-WM-TD

Flexible Body Armor Experiments Summary 21 September 2018 AMSRL-WM-TD

Flexible Body Armor Experiments Successful FY01 effort has demonstrated: 83% reduction in multiple hit separation on ceramic armor inserts when compared to the “interceptor” specification. 400% improvement (with a 1,000%-1,500% improvement possible) in multiple hit capability for the ceramic armor inserts when compared to the “interceptor” specification. 8%-10% weight reduction in the soft body armor component when compared to the “interceptor” specification. Averaged less than 31 mm penetration into clay backing against the 7.62 M80 ball at impact velocities slightly above those required in the “interceptor” specification. Improved ballistic performance against the threats tested when compared to the “interceptor” specification. Total system weight comparable to “interceptor.” Ceramic insert weight is currently 12% higher than the interceptor’s insert. 21 September 2018 AMSRL-WM-TD

Flexible Body Armor Experiments PROPOSED MISSION PROGRAM FY02: Complete phase I SBIR with pinnacle armor Conduct 9 mm M882 V0 clay backed test against interceptor and pinnacle soft body armor components. Conduct additional 16-grain RCC tests against pinnacle soft body armor component. Support SOCOM SBIR phase II evaluation and/or program of a level IV flexible body armor by pinnacle armor. FY03: Support SOCOM SBIR phase II program for a level IV flexible body armor by pinnacle armor (if funded). 21 September 2018 AMSRL-WM-TD

Flexible Body Armor Experiments PROPOSED SAALT PROGRAM “Interceptor” Vest Back-fit Components Level IV (0.30 Caliber APM2 Protection) 10% Weight Reduction in Soft Armor Insert 10% Weight Reduction in Hard Armor Insert Complete set of USA and USMC First Article Testing for both inserts. 10 Vests for PM-Soldier Field Trails 18 Months /$2.2 M 21 September 2018 AMSRL-WM-TD

Flexible Body Armor Experiments PROPOSED AMC ACCELERATED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM “Interceptor” Back-fit and New Vest Designs 10% weight Reduction in Back-fit designs 0% weight Reduction/Increased Coverage in New Vest Design Both Level III and Level IV Inserts USA First Article Testing Only 10 Vests for PM-Soldier Field Trails 18 Months /$3.6 M 21 September 2018 AMSRL-WM-TD

Flexible Body Armor Experiments PROPOSED USSOCOM PROGRAM New Vest Design at “Interceptor” Weight or Less Level IV + Protection with Increased Coverage Stab Protection IR Signature Reduction Complete Set of USA and USMC First Article Testing for Both Inserts. 10 Vests for USSOCOM Field Trails Time/Money To Be Determined 21 September 2018 AMSRL-WM-TD

Flexible Body Armor Experiments PROPOSED USMC PROGRAM New Vest Design at “Interceptor” Weight or Less Level IV + Protection with Increased Coverage Stab Protection IR Signature Reduction Neutral Buoyancy Complete Set of USMC First Article Testing for Both Inserts. 10 Vests for USMC 2nd Expeditionary Force Field Trails Time/Money To Be Determined 21 September 2018 AMSRL-WM-TD

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