Ballistic Charts
Armor Type | Test Ammunition | Nominal Bullet Mass | Suggested Barrel Length | Required Bullet Velocity | Required Hits Per Armor Specimen | Permitted Penetration |
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I | 22 LRHV Lead | 2.6g 40gr | 15 to 16.5cm 6 to 6.5in | 320 ± 12m/s 1050 ± 40ft/s | 5 | 0 |
38 Special RN Lead | 10.2g 158gr | 15 to 16.5cm 6 to 6.5in | 259 ± 15m/s 850 ± 50ft/s | 5 | 0 | |
II-A | 357 Magnum JSP | 10.2g 158gr | 10 to 12cm 4 to 4.75in | 381± 15m/s 1250± 50ft/s | 5 | 0 |
9mm FMJ | 8.0g 124gr | 10 to 12cm 4 to 4.75in | 332± 12m/s 090± 40ft/s | 5 | 0 | |
II | 357 Magnum JSP | 10.2g 158gr | 15 to 16.5cm 6 to 6.5in | 425± 15m/s 1395± 50ft/s | 5 | 0 |
9mm FMJ | 8.0g 124gr | 10 to 12cm 4 to 4.75in | 358± 12m/s 1175± 40ft/s | 5 | 0 | |
III-A | 44 Magnum Lead SWC | 15.55g 240gr | 14 to 16cm 5.5 to 6.25in | 426± 15m/s 1400± 50ft/s | 5 | 0 |
Gas Checked 9mm FMJ | 8.0g 124gr | 24 to 26cm 9.5 to 10.25in | 426± 15m/s 1400± 50ft/s | 5 | 0 | |
III | 7.62mm 308 Winchester FMJ | 9.7g 150gr | 56cm 22in | 838± 15m/s 2750± 50ft/s | 5 | 0 |
IV | 30-06AP | 10.8g 166gr | 56cm 22in | 868± 15m/s 2850± 50ft/s | 1 | 0 |
Rating | Ammunition | Weight (grains) | Weight (grams) | minimum fps | maximum fps | Number of shots |
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Level 1 | 9mm FMJ with Lead Core | 124 | 8 | 1175 | 1293 | 3 |
Level 2 | .357 Magnum Jacketed Lead Soft Point | 158 | 10.2 | 1250 | 1375 | 3 |
Level 3 | .44 Magnum Lead Semi-Wadcutter Gas Checked | 240 | 15.6 | 1350 | 1485 | 3 |
Level 4 | .30 Caliber Rifle Lead Core Soft point (.30-06 Caliber) | 180 | 11.7 | 2540 | 2794 | 1 |
Level 5 | 7.62mm Rifle Lead Core Full Metal Copper Jacket Military Ball (.308 Caliber) | 150 | 9.7 | 2750 | 3025 | 1 |
Level 6 | 9mm Full Metal Jacket with Lead Core | 124 | 8 | 1400 | 1540 | 5 |
Level 7 | 5.56mm Rifle Full Metal Copper Jacket with Lead Core (.223 Caliber) | 55 | 3.56 | 3080 | 3383 | 5 |
Level 8 | 7.62mm Rifle Lead Core Full Metal Copper Jacket Military Ball (.308 Caliber) | 150 | 9.7 | 2750 | 3025 | 5 |
Shotgun | 12-Gauge Rifled Lead Slug | 1oz | 28.3 | 1585 | 1744 | 3 |
12-Gauge 00 Buckshot (12Pellets) | 1.5oz | 42 | 1200 | 1320 | 3 |
Level | KE Threat | Bullet | Distance | Velocity* |
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I | Rifle | 7.62 x 51 NATO Ball (Ball M80) | 30 Metres | 833m/sec (M80) |
5.56 x 45 NATO SS109 | 900m/sec (SS109) | |||
5.56 x 45 M193 | 937m/sec (M193) | |||
II | Infantry Rifle | 7.62 x 39 API BZ | 30 Metres | 695m/sec |
III | Sniper Rifle | 7.62 x 51 AP (WC core) | 30Metres | 930m/sec (51 AP) |
7.62 x 54R B32 API (Dragunov) | 854m/sec (54R) | |||
IV | Heavy Machine Gun | 14.5 x 114AP / B32 | 200 Metres | 911m/sec |
V | Automatic Cannon | 25mm APDS-TM-791 or TLB 073 | 500 Metres | 1258m/sec |
* Velocity tolerance is ± 20m/sec |
Class | Type of Weapon | Caliber | Type | Weight (g) | Test Range (m) | Bullet Velocity (m/s) | Number of Shots | Striking Distance (mm) |
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BR1 | Rifle | .22 LR | Lead Round Nose | 2.6± 0.1 | 10± 0.5 | 360± 10 | 3 | 120± 10 |
BR2 | Hand Gun | 9mm Luger | Full Metal Jacket Round Nose Soft Core (Lead) | 8.0± 0.1 | 5.0± 0.5 | 400± 10 | 3 | 120± 10 |
BR3 | Hand Gun | .357 Magnum | Full Metal Jacket Coned Bullet Soft Core (Lead) | 10.2± 0.1 | 5.0± 0.5 | 430± 10 | 3 | 120± 10 |
BR4 | Hand Gun | .44 Rem. Magnum | Full Metal Jacket Flat Nose Bullet Soft Core (Lead) | 15.6± 0.1 | 5.0± 0.5 | 440± 10 | 3 | 120± 10 |
BR5 | Rifle | 5.56 x 45 (twist length 178± 10)mm | Full Metal Jacket Pointed Bullet Soft core (lead) and Steel Penetrator | 4.0± 0.1 | 10± 0.5 | 950± 10 | 3 | 120± 10 |
BR6 | Rifle | 7.62 X51 | Full Metal Jacket Pointed Bullet Soft Core (Lead) | 9.5± 0.1 | 10± 0.5 | 830± 10 | 3 | 120± 10 |
BR7 | Rifle | 7.62 x 51 twist length (254± 10)mm | Full Metal Jacket Pointed Bullet Steel Hard Core | 9.8± 0.1 | 10± 0.5 | 820± 10 | 3 | 120± 10 |
SG1 | Shot Gun | cal. 12/70 | Solid Lead Slug | 31± 0.5 | 10± 0.5 | 420± 20 | 1 | – |
SG2 | Shot Gun | cal. 12/70 | Solid Lead Slug | 31± 0.5 | 10± 0.5 | 420± 20 | 3 | 125± 10 |
NOTE 1: The classes BR1…BR7 are classified in order of the level of protection offered. e.g a panel complying with the requirement specified for a certain class complies with those specified for the preceding classes. | ||||||||
NOTE 2: Classes SG do not necessarily comply with the requirements specified in the classes BR, as the ammunition is different. |
Class | Type of Weapon | Caliber | Type | Weight (g) | Test Range (m) | Bullet Velocity (m/s) |
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FB1 | Rifle | .22 LR | Lead Round Nose | 2.6± 0.1 | 10± 0.5 | 360± 10 |
FB2 | Hand Gun | 9mm Luger | Full Metal Jacket Round Nose Soft Core (Lead) | 8.0± 0.1 | 5.0± 0.5 | 400± 10 |
FB3 | Hand Gun | .357 Magnum | Full Metal Jacket Coned Bullet Soft Core (Lead) | 10.2± 0.1 | 5.0± 0.5 | 430± 10 |
FB4 | Hand Gun (see note) | .357 Magnum | Full Metal Jacket Coned Bullet Soft Core (Lead) | 10.2± 0.1 | 5.0± 0.5 | 430± 10 |
.44 Rem. Magnum | Full Metal Jacket Flat Nose Bullet Soft Core (Lead) | 15.6± 0.1 | 5.0± 0.5 | 440± 10 | ||
FB5 | Rifle | 5.56 x 45* | Full Metal Jacket Pointed Bullet Soft core (lead) and Steel Penetrator | 4.0± 0.1 | 10± 0.5 | 950± 10 |
FB6 | Rifle (See Note) | 5.56 x 45* | Full Metal Jacket Pointed Bullet Soft core (lead) and Steel Penetrator | 4.0± 0.1 | 10± 0.5 | 950± 10 |
7.62 X51 | Full Metal Jacket Pointed Bullet Soft Core (Lead) | 9.5± 0.1 | 10± 0.5 | 830± 10 | ||
FB7 | Rifle | 7.62 x 51** | Full Metal Jacket Pointed Bullet Steel Hard Core | 9.8± 0.1 | 10± 0.5 | 820± 10 |
* To achieve the stated values for [5.56 x 45], the recommended twist length = (178± 10)mm **To achieve the stated values for class FB7, the recommended barrel twist length = (254± 10)mm |
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NOTE 1: When a shot is to be fired at a single point the test range may be reduced to achieve the firing accuracy as defined in Section 6 of EN 1523. In this case it may not be possible to measure the velocity of the bullet. |
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NOTE 2: To be classified FB4 or FB6 the specimen shall be tested with both calibres listed. |