GuestJul 23, 2007 5:05am
http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/05/ipod-takes-bullet-for-soldier/
iPod saves soldier.
GVairsofterJul 23, 2007 5:22am
that's exactly why I carry my ipod...
K12azy13astardJul 23, 2007 5:46am
It slowed the round down enough to be caught by the Steel plate. Other than that, it didn't do much.
ButtonBoyJul 23, 2007 5:48am
haha Ceramic plate. Kinda odd that I'm protected by a block made of material used for bowls and plates.
"Live on your feet or die living in the prone." -GySgt Newton
GuestJul 23, 2007 6:43am
[quote="freq88"]you forgot toilets[/quote]
*Rayman*Jul 23, 2007 8:51am
I will make sure I don a toilet bowl when I venture out again.
aaaahhhhhhhhhhgh!
AndrewN · Supreme ChancellorJul 23, 2007 4:28pm
[quote="wraith667"]now why do you w use ceramics in knives and glocks and armor? [/quote]
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RcasJul 23, 2007 4:38pm
[quote="Andrew"][quote="wraith667"]now why do you w use ceramics in knives and glocks and armor? [/quote]
lifesagameJul 23, 2007 4:48pm
I'm no expert, but don't vests with steel plates normally have some sort of woven cloth backing on them to absorb and disperse the impact a bit and prevent you from having the plate poking or peeling directly into your body?
fuddruckersJul 23, 2007 7:37pm
well ya there is kevlar in there BUT the fabric is just going to bend around it and keep the bullet from going through. The metal will still dimple in.
ButtonBoyJul 23, 2007 7:43pm
The ceramic plating does not reduce the amount of bruising, sadly. It is the kevlar/aramid soft armor behind the plate that reduces the bruising.
"Live on your feet or die living in the prone." -GySgt Newton