Norinco steel core 7.62x39mm vs lightweight UHMWPE (polyethylene) armor

[chopinbloc]

A lot of folks asked for this one. Steel core 7.62x39mm from a 20 inch SKS fired at an RF1 (similar to NIJ level III) in conjunction UHMWPE plate with no soft armor backing. Which wins? You know the drill. Place your bets before watching the video. No cheating.

 

[strambo]

Yay, got one right again. Without giving anything away, I can see why it is an "in-conjunction" plate. ('Cause it penetrated and needs more help or because of back face deformation...? )

 

[chopinbloc]

Bear in mind, the RF1 standard allows about half as much back face deformation as NIJ level III.

 

[entropy]

I read your post above me and still got it wrong. I still think UHMWPE stands for UHM, WiPE your #$% after getting hit while wearing it........

 

[Prijador]

Awesome - well done test, as usual(!)

 

[chopinbloc]

Thank you.