Knowledgebase
A large database of information on armor materials, systems, test methods, and current threats. Start with the glossary. All works copyright 2021 Adept, but may be reprinted without compensation or permission provided they are properly attributed to Adept.
Test Standards and Specifications
Armor Levels A Comprehensive Table of Current Ballistic Standards for Body Armor and Helmets: Like the glossary, this page “Armor Levels” is wholly derived from our book Body Armor Materials and Systems, where it is included in that book as an appendix. The aim here is to clearly lay out the different test protocols for […]
Body Armor Statistics and Plate Selection
Body Armor Statistics and Plate Selection Part 1 – Military: It should go without saying that military body armor must be designed to prevent military injury. Patterns of wounding are not static — they’re situational and evolve in response to the arms, armor, and doctrine employed — so this is an ongoing effort. Fortunately, the […]
The Effect of Resin Selection on UHMWPE armor performance
Modern body armor is an insert, made of a strong material, that fits inside a garment such as a vest or plate carrier. Body armor comes in two varieties: “Hard” and “soft.” Hard armor generally consists of rigid panels which are built to offer protection from common rifle rounds.
The Decline and Fall of Steel Body Armor
Modern body armor is an insert, made of a strong material, that fits inside a garment such as a vest or plate carrier. Body armor comes in two varieties: “Hard” and “soft.” Hard armor generally consists of rigid panels which are built to offer protection from common rifle rounds.
Adept Armor’s Stand-Alone Rifle Plates
Modern body armor is an insert, made of a strong material, that fits inside a garment such as a vest or plate carrier. Body armor comes in two varieties: “Hard” and “soft.” Hard armor generally consists of rigid panels which are built to offer protection from common rifle rounds.
