BALLISTIC & ANTI STAB STANDARDS
The term, bullet-proof or bullet-proof vest implies that a product will protect against all possible projectile threats but that is not the case. All body armour is categorised into threat levels depending on the projectiles it can defeat. Below there are sample ballistic standards from NIJ (National Institute of Justice).
Armourshield produces body armour to meet a variety of different threat levels round the needs of the customers. You can achieve a certain threat level by choosing between our three different ballistic material qualities which differ in weight while offering the same level of protection within a threat level.
The tables below give you examples of which bullets can be defeated by a specific ballistic threat level according to the NIJ standards. We have chosen from the worlds most common military and civil types of ammunition. As a competent and reliable partner in any armour issues however we are offering more in-depth information and datasheets through our customer service.
NIJ STANDARD 0101.06
| NIJ THREAT LEVEL | TEST BULLET | BULLET WEIGHT | REFERENCE VELOCITY | MAXIMUM BFS DEPTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIA | 9 mm FMJ RN | 8.0 g 124 gr | 373 m/s 1225 ft/s | 44 mm 1.73 in |
| .40 S&W FMJ | 11.7 g 180 gr | 352 m/s 1155 ft/s |
44 mm 1.73 in |
|
| II | 9mm FMJ RN |
8.0 g 124 gr | 398 m/s 1305 ft/s | 44 mm 1.73 in |
| .357 Magnum JSP | 10.2 g 158 gr | 436 m/s 1430 ft/s |
44 mm 1.73 in |
|
| IIIA | .357 SIG FMJ FN | 8.1 g 125 gr | 448 m/s 1470 ft/s |
44 mm 1.73 in |
| .44 Magnum SJHP |
15.6 g 240 gr | 436 m/s 1430 ft/s | 44 mm 1.73 in |
|
| III | 7.62 mm NATO FMJ | 9.6 g 147 gr | 847 m/s | 44 mm 1.73 in |
| IV | .30 Caliber M2 AP | 10.8 g 166 gr | 878 m/s | 44 mm 1.73 in |
FOOT NOTE
- BFS = Back Face Signature
- Armourshield's Level III+ plates will also defeat 5.56 x 45mm SS109 & 7.62 x 39mm M43 rounds.
- All velocities are +/- 9.1 m/s or +/- 30 ft/s
NIJ STANDARD 0101.04
| NIJ THREAT LEVEL | TEST BULLET | BULLET WEIGHT | REFERENCE VELOCITY | MAXIMUM BFS DEPTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | .22 Caliber LR LRN | 2.6 g 40 gr | 329 m/s 1080 ft/s | 44 mm 1.73 in |
| .380 ACP FMJ RN | 6.2 g 95 gr | 322 m/s 1055 ft/s |
44 mm 1.73 in |
|
| IIA | 9 mm FMJ RN | 8.0 g 124 gr | 341 m/s 1120 ft/s | 44 mm 1.73 in |
| .40 S&W FMJ | 11.7 g 180 gr | 322 m/s 1055 ft/s |
44 mm 1.73 in |
|
| II | 9mm FMJ RN |
8.0 g 124 gr | 367 m/s 1205 ft/s | 44 mm 1.73 in |
| .357 Magnum JSP | 10.2 g 158 gr | 436 m/s 1430 ft/s |
44 mm 1.73 in |
|
| IIIA | 9 mm FMJ RN | 8.2 g 124 gr | 436 m/s 1430 ft/s |
44 mm 1.73 in |
| .44 Magnum SJHP |
15.6 g 240 gr | 436 m/s 1430 ft/s | 44 mm 1.73 in |
|
| III | 7.62 mm NATO FMJ | 9.6 g 147 gr | 847 m/s 2780 ft/s | 44 mm 1.73 in |
| IV | .30 Caliber M2 AP | 10.8 g 166 gr | 878 m/s 2880 ft/s | 44 mm 1.73 in |
FOOT NOTE
- BDS = Back Face Signature
- Armourshield's Level III+ plates will also defeat 5.56 x 45mm SS109 & 7.62 x 39mm M43 rounds.
- All velocities are +/- 9.1 m/s or +/- 30 ft/s
HOSDB 39/07/B
| PROTECTION LEVEL | TEST BULLET | BULLET WEIGHT | REFERENCE VELOCITY | MAXIMUM BFS DEPTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HG1/A | 9mm FMJ | 8.0 g 124 gr | 365 m/s +/- 10 | 44 mm |
| .357 Magnum JSP | 10.2 g 158 gr | 390 m/s +/- 10 | 44 mm | |
| HG1 | 9 mm FMJ | 8.0 g 124 gr | 365 m/s +/- 10 | 25 mm |
| .357 Magnum JSP | 10.2 g 158 gr | 390 m/s +/- 10 | 25 mm | |
| HG2 | 9mm FMJ |
8.0 g 124 gr | 430 m/s +/- 10 | 25 mm |
| .357 Magnum JSP | 10.2 g 158 gr | 455 m/s +/- 10 | 25 mm | |
| HG3 | Carbine 5.56x45 NATO | 4.01 g 62 gr | 750 m/s +/- 15 | 25 mm |
| RF1 | 7.62 mm NATO Ball | 9.3 g 144 gr | 830 m/s +/- 15 | 25 mm |
| RF2 | 7.62 mm NATO Ball High Power | 9.7 g | 850 m/s +/- 15 | 25 mm |
| SG1 | 12 Gauge | 28.4 g 437 gr | 435 m/s +/- 25 | 25 mm |
Russia-Gost R 50744-95
| PROTECTION LEVEL | TEST BULLET | BULLET WEIGHT | REFERENCE VELOCITY | MAXIMUM BFS DEPTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 mm Makarov PM | 5.9 g | 290 m/s - 315 m/s | 17 mm |
| 7.62 Nagan | 6.8 g | 265 m/s - 285 m/s | 17 mm | |
| 2 | 5.45 PSM | 2.5 g | 310 m/s - 325 m/s | 17 mm |
| 7.62 Tokarev TT | 5.5 g | 415 m/s - 445 m/s | 17 mm | |
| 2a | 18.5 12" Hunter | 35 g | 390 m/s - 410 m/s | 17 mm |
| 3 | 5.45 AK 74 | 3.4 g | 870 m/s - 890 m/s | 17 mm |
| 7.62 AKM | 7.9 g | 710 m/s - 725 m/s | 17 mm | |
| 4 | 5.45 AK 74 | 3.4 g | 870 m/s - 890 m/s | 17 mm |
| 7.62 SVD | 9.6 g | 820 m/s - 835 m/s | 17 mm | |
| 5 | 7.62 AKM | 7.9 g | 710 m/s - 725 m/s | 17 mm |
| 6 | 7.62 SVD | 9.6 g | 820 m/s - 835 m/s | 17 mm |
CEN prEN IS0 14876-2
| PROTECTION LEVEL | TEST BULLET | BULLET WEIGHT | REFERENCE VELOCITY | MAXIMUM BFS DEPTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 mm X 19 FMSJ | 8.0 g | 360 m/s +/- 10 | 44 mm |
| 2 | 9 mm X 19 FMSJ | 8 g | 415 m/s +/- 10 | 44 mm |
| 3 | 9 mm X 19 FMSJ | 8 g | 425 m/s +/- 10 | 44 mm |
| .357 Magnum FMJ | 10.2 g | 430 m/s +/- 10 | 44 mm | |
| 4 | 5.56 MM 45 M 193 | 3.6 g | 970 m/s +/- 15 | 44 mm |
| 7.62 mm x 51 NATO Ball SVD | 9.4 g | 830 m/s +/- 15 | 44 mm | |
| 5 | 7.62 mm x 51 AP Hardened Steel Core | 9.7 g | 820 m/s +/- 25 | 44 mm |
| S | 12/70 gauge Brenneke Solid Lead Slug | 32 g | 425 m/s +/-25 | 44 mm |
ANTI - STAB STANDARDS
As with the Ballistic standards, Armourshield also produce its anti stab vests to various threat levels illustrated in the tables below.
NIJ STANDARDS
| PROTECTION LEVEL | "E1" STRIKE ENERGY | "E2" OVERTEST STRIKE ENERGY | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joules | Max Penetration | Joules | Max Penetration | |
| 1 | 24 | 7 mm | 36 | 20 mm |
| 2 | 33 | 7 mm | 50 | 20 mm |
| 3 | 43 | 7 mm | 65 | 20 mm |
HOSDB 39/07/C
| PROTECTION LEVELS | ENERGY LEVEL E1 (joules) | MAXIMUM PENETRATION AT E1 (mm) | ENERGY LEVEL E2 (joules) | MAXIMUM PENETRATION AT E2 (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KR1 | 24 | 7 | 36 | 20* |
| KR1 + SP1 | 24 | KR1=7, SP1=0* | KR1=36, SP1 = N/A | KR1=20*,SP1 = N/A |
| KR2 | 33 | 7 | 50 | 20* |
| KR2 + SP2 | 33 | KR2=7, SP2=0* | KR2=50, SP2 = N/A | KR2=20*,SP2 = N/A |
| KR3 | 43 | 7 | 65 | 20* |
| KR3 + SP3 | 43 | KR3=7, SP3=0* | KR3=65, SP3 = N/A | KR3=20*,SP3 = N/A |
FOOT NOTE
- * One penetration not exceeding 30mm is permissible at E2 knife testing and one penetration (no depth limit) is permissible for spike testing
- N/A = Not Applicable
