Research Article

Theoretical Analysis of Bulletproof Capability of Multilayer Ceramic Composites Subjected to Impact by an Armor Piercing Projectile

Table 2

Ballistic experimental results.

NumberTarget plateBullet
Average initial velocity (m/s)Average residual velocity (m/s)Initial mass of the bullet (g)Initial steel mass in the bullet (g)Residual steel mass in the bullet (g)Residual copper mass in the bullet (g)

110% 333 FGM + 4 mm Al backplate844.0301.710.585.1873.3792.249

210% 333 FGM + 1 mm Al backplate850.7489.910.585.1873.7834.466

35% 333 FGM + 4 mm Al backplate847.7297.910.585.1873.5492.353

45% 333 FGM + 1 mm Al backplate842.8473.710.585.1873.7872.785