Army Rejects Dragon Body Armor
BackOnce again the US Army proves that it can care less about the safety of our men and women in uniform. Dragon Body Armor has been tested by the FBI, CIA, many police forces and everyone in the world agrees that it is the best, except of course the US Army.
In a test for the History Channel's military show, "Mail Call", the vest repelled nine rounds of pointed steel ammunition from an AK-47 and 35 rounds of 9 mm, all fired into a 10-by-12-inch configuration on the vest. In "Test Lab", also on the History Channel, the vest withstood a total of 120 rounds, fired from both an AK-47 (7.62 × 39 mm) and MP5 (9 x 19 mm). In another demonstration on the Discovery Channel series "Future Weapons", a Dragon Skin vest withstood numerous rounds from an AK-47, an MP5, and an M4 carbine (5.56 x 45 mm), and a point-blank detonation of an M67 grenade. While the vest was heavily damaged (mainly by the grenade), there was no penetration of the actual armor.
On December 7, 2006 a demonstrational shoot for the following departments took place on a 10" x 12" SOV-2000 Level III panel: Saint Charles Parish Sheriff's SWAT, Saint John's Parish Sheriff's SWAT, Gretna PD, Jefferson Parish Sheriff's SWAT, LaCruz Parish Sheriff's SWAT, Ascension Parish Sheriff's SWAT, Coast Guard Investigative Services, US Navy.
A total of 17 rounds was fired into the panel without penetration.
* 3 @ 7.62x51mm Federal Match
* 3 @ 7.62x39mm Military Ball
* 3 @ 5.56x45mm M193 Ball
* 3 @ 5.56x45mm M193 Ball at 45 degrees
* 2 @ 5.56x45mm M855 Green Tip
* 2 @ 5.56x45mm Bonded M193
* 1 @ 7.62x51mm Federal Bonded
So why does the Army refuse military men and women to wear this? Even if they purchase it themselves?
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Uploaded: May 18, 2007 at 1:40 am
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Video Comments:
RSX1304 (November 16, 2008 at 4:41 pm)
this was said of the first prototypes of it not the newer versions im not up to date on the newer version 5, i agree it its better then interceptor, go look at jawbreaker2delta.blogspot(dot)com/2007/06/fk-dragon-skin(dot)html for why army said it fails
dinmagic (November 15, 2008 at 10:36 pm)
"Pieces of the hefty Dragon Skin armor, with ragged holes torn through its yellow inner skin, were propped up on the floor in the Pentagon, as Army officials systematically detailed the battery of ammunition and temperature testing the armor failed."
So basically in most of the news articles they said the military did test it and failed because of temperature. Im a bit confused now.
So basically in most of the news articles they said the military did test it and failed because of temperature. Im a bit confused now.
dinmagic (November 15, 2008 at 10:32 pm)
I've heard that someone did test it a while ago and it failed because the material couldn't resist the harsh conditions (well, that's all I could remember). Even guns fail to work if you get sand or if there is change in the temperature. But hey If the Soldiers like it then I have no problem with it.
NInjas0 (November 15, 2008 at 3:34 pm)
Save lives not money!
bandbshelton (November 14, 2008 at 10:45 pm)
F!@# you Army! And you want me to re-enlist! Kiss my ass!
jakjak140 (November 14, 2008 at 9:52 pm)
the military are just trying to save money
RK1 (November 14, 2008 at 12:20 pm)
ballistic protection = Winner Dragon Skin
what about the environment and is it durable enough to withstand it, not just bullet solider need armor that last for a long time even if it doesn't shot at.
what about the environment and is it durable enough to withstand it, not just bullet solider need armor that last for a long time even if it doesn't shot at.
RK1 (November 14, 2008 at 12:17 pm)
One thing about Dragon Skin? would it fall apart since because it's not one solid piece like the INTERCEPTOR.
prebanman (November 16, 2008 at 9:10 pm)
thats one of the principal reasons it failed the cert tests, after prolonged exposure to heat (like say, you might expect to find in the fucking middle east) many of the armor cells de-laminated and slid down into vest leaving unprotected holes. dragonskin is as bullshit as its PR campaign.
you know whats not bullshit? ESAPI plates that are PROVEN combat effective in all situations.
you know whats not bullshit? ESAPI plates that are PROVEN combat effective in all situations.
EnhancedNightmare (November 17, 2008 at 5:48 pm)
Watch movie again, it is one part.
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