It actually stopped an AP 50 BMG round....
https://youtu.be/cxyJRGxWN0k
I'd think the hit would still likely be lethal though. That is ALOT of energy, and I think internal organs would shear and hemorrhage.
Body Armor that stopped a 50 BMG
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Re: Body Armor that stopped a 50 BMG
Your riding a motorcycle on a nice sunny day going about 55mph on a country road......suddenly on a bend You didn't see your over the ditch and smack a big tree with Your chest... .. same result............................... .
Re: Body Armor that stopped a 50 BMG
and the manufacturer cant supply a salesman for the demo, I'm a wee bit skeptical.
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Re: Body Armor that stopped a 50 BMG
At least they could have an open casket,
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Re: Body Armor that stopped a 50 BMG
I'll take your word for it, since I bet nobody is dumb enough to test it out! Maybe they could use it to wrap vehicles though?
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