1. Flexible Body Armor Experiments
FY01 Mission Program
FY02 Mission Program
Summary
Possible Additional Programs
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2. 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
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3. Flexible Body Armor Experiments
Clay Backed V0 Testing
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4. 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.
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5. Flexible Body Armor Experiments
7.62 x 51 mm NATO M80 Ball
V0 and V50 Testing
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6. Flexible Body Armor Experiments
Lambert/Jonas
3 X 3
4 X 4
V50 Requirement
Max Likelihood
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7. 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
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8. Flexible Body Armor Experiments
Fragmentation Testing
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9. Flexible Body Armor Experiments
Vest Fragmentation Requirements.
Fragment Projectiles
0 degree
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
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10. 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
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11. Flexible Body Armor Experiments
9 x 19 mm NATO M882 Ball Testing
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12. Flexible Body Armor Experiments
Testing Procedural Requirements for “Interceptor” Vest.
V50 and V0 for the 9 mm, 124 gr., FMJ Remington projectile.
Projectile
0 degree; ft/sec (min.)
0 degree; ft/sec (min.)
Deformation; in (max.)
9 mm, 124 gr., FMJ, Remington
1525 (required)
/-0
1.73
1625 (desired)
/-0
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13. 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
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14. Flexible Body Armor Experiments
Summary
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15. 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.
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16. 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).
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17. 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
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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
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19. 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
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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
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