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What is the highest rated body armor?
Level IV armor
Level IV armor is the highest rating of body armor currently available, and it will stop armor-piercing rifle threats. It can withstand up to 30-06 M2ap steel core armor-piercing rounds with a mass of 166 grains and a velocity of 2880 ft/s.
What kind of body armor does the military use?
That’s why the U.S. military uses ceramic plates and Kevlar body armor. It not only protects troops but allows them enough mobility to do their jobs in a hostile environment.
What is the best material for body Armour?
Kevlar®, The Most Well Known Body Armor Material Kevlar® is a man made hydrocarbon fiber, with a combination of properties allowing for high strength and low weight, along with chemical and cut resistance.
What body armor do Navy Seals use?
Interceptor Multi-Threat Body Armor
Interceptor Body Armor
| Interceptor Multi-Threat Body Armor System | |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2000–present |
| Used by | United States Navy U.S. Army Reserve U.S. Army (historical) U.S. Marine Corps (historical) U.S. Air Force (historical) See Users for other foreign military/law enforcement users |
What material is bullet proof?
Kevlar
Kevlar is the most commonly used material as armour for protection against bullets used in hand guns because of its impact resistance, high strength and low weight. These properties make Kevlar an ideal material to be used in bullet-proof vests as compared to other materials.
What is Aramid armor?
Soft & Pliable But With 5 Times The Strength Of Steel The aramid fibers provide durability, pliability and extraordinary tensile strength. The inherent strength and heat resistance of Aramid Armor® provides performance that can not be worn or aged away.