Wednesday 1 February 2012

Discover the Advanced Protection of Titanium Body Armor Plates

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Body armor plates have long been used by our ancestors in combat and have been proven to be effective. Hence, the desire for developing body armor never stopped through the years. The effort of manufacturers, researchers, and other development team has succeeded in their venture as witnessed through the advancement of armor plates year after year.


It has been proven that titanium body armor plates can resist the ballistic impact of most AK-47 rounds if worn with a level III vest. The titanium and steel multi hard armor plate level three international armor should be in conjunction with a level III vest. With this combination, it can repel multiple hits from 7.62mm x 51mm or .308 caliber FMJ and also other lesser threat like the AK-47.


According to the NIJ level III threat, a single curve multi heat can defeat 7.625 NATO 148 gr., or .308 caliber FMJ at 2780 frequency per second. The introduction of Kevlar or Twaron brought the titanium trauma plates back as a rifle grade add on for vests.  


Moreover, ballistic metals are also gradually improving its resistance ability and weight by using lighter alloys. Lighter ceramic plates are still the number one choice of our military men but for those who opt to pay less, titanium and ballistic steel are still their best option.


Titanium though possesses greater advantage when it comes to multi-hit capability but minimal ballistic efficiency. Whatever is your choice, both can ensure protection. It is usually because of budgetary constraint that one basis his choice.


Whatever your reason is for picking a particular Armor vest, make sure that it has undergone performance test and have past the National Institute of Justice’s standard. If you still haven’t gotten your own armor plate, it is best to read more about it first prior to purchase to ensure your money’s worth.

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