Ballistic Standards

The term, bullet-proof or bullet-proof vest implies that a product will protect against all possible projectile threats but that is not the case. All body armour is categorised into threat levels depending on the projectiles it can defeat. Below there are sample ballistic standards from NIJ (National Institute of Justice).

Armourshield produces body armour to meet a variety of different threat levels round the needs of the customers. You can achieve a certain threat level by choosing between our three different ballistic material qualities which differ in weight while offering the same level of protection within a threat level.

The tables below give you examples of which bullets can be defeated by a specific ballistic threat level according to the NIJ standards. We have chosen from the worlds most common military and civil types of ammunition. As a competent and reliable partner in any armour issues however we are offering more in-depth information and datasheets through our customer service.

As well as ballistic tables we also give examples of anti stab standards. To view these tables click here

NIJ STANDARD 0101.06

NIJ THREAT LEVEL	TEST BULLET	BULLET WEIGHT	REFERENCE VELOCITY	MAXIMUM BFS DEPTH
IIA	9 mm FMJ RN	8.0 g 124 gr	373 m/s 1225 ft/s	44 mm 1.73 in
IIA	.40 S&W FMJ	11.7 g 180 gr	352 m/s 1155 ft/s	44 mm 1.73 in
II	9mm FMJ RN	8.0 g 124 gr	398 m/s 1305 ft/s	44 mm 1.73 in
II	.357 Magnum JSP	10.2 g 158 gr	436 m/s 1430 ft/s	44 mm 1.73 in
IIIA	.357 SIG FMJ FN	8.1 g 125 gr	448 m/s 1470 ft/s	44 mm 1.73 in
IIIA	.44 Magnum SJHP	15.6 g 240 gr	436 m/s 1430 ft/s	44 mm 1.73 in
III	7.62 mm NATO FMJ	9.6 g 147 gr	847 m/s	44 mm 1.73 in
IV	.30 Caliber M2 AP	10.8 g 166 gr	878 m/s	44 mm 1.73 in

FOOT NOTE

BFS = Back Face Signature
Armourshield's Level III+ plates will also defeat 5.56 x 45mm SS109 & 7.62 x 39mm M43 rounds.
All velocities are +/- 9.1 m/s or +/- 30 ft/s

NIJ STANDARD 0101.04

NIJ THREAT LEVEL	TEST BULLET	BULLET WEIGHT	REFERENCE VELOCITY	MAXIMUM BFS DEPTH
I	.22 Caliber LR LRN	2.6 g 40 gr	329 m/s 1080 ft/s	44 mm 1.73 in
I	.380 ACP FMJ RN	6.2 g 95 gr	322 m/s 1055 ft/s	44 mm 1.73 in
IIA	9 mm FMJ RN	8.0 g 124 gr	341 m/s 1120 ft/s	44 mm 1.73 in
IIA	.40 S&W FMJ	11.7 g 180 gr	322 m/s 1055 ft/s	44 mm 1.73 in
II	9mm FMJ RN	8.0 g 124 gr	367 m/s 1205 ft/s	44 mm 1.73 in
II	.357 Magnum JSP	10.2 g 158 gr	436 m/s 1430 ft/s	44 mm 1.73 in
IIIA	9 mm FMJ RN	8.2 g 124 gr	436 m/s 1430 ft/s	44 mm 1.73 in
IIIA	.44 Magnum SJHP	15.6 g 240 gr	436 m/s 1430 ft/s	44 mm 1.73 in
III	7.62 mm NATO FMJ	9.6 g 147 gr	847 m/s 2780 ft/s	44 mm 1.73 in
IV	.30 Caliber M2 AP	10.8 g 166 gr	878 m/s 2880 ft/s	44 mm 1.73 in

FOOT NOTE

BDS = Back Face Signature
Armourshield's Level III+ plates will also defeat 5.56 x 45mm SS109 & 7.62 x 39mm M43 rounds.
All velocities are +/- 9.1 m/s or +/- 30 ft/s

HOSDB 39/07/B

PROTECTION LEVEL	TEST BULLET	BULLET WEIGHT	REFERENCE VELOCITY	MAXIMUM BFS DEPTH
HG1/A	9mm FMJ	8.0 g 124 gr	365 m/s +/- 10	44 mm
HG1/A	.357 Magnum JSP	10.2 g 158 gr	390 m/s +/- 10	44 mm
HG1	9 mm FMJ	8.0 g 124 gr	365 m/s +/- 10	25 mm
HG1	.357 Magnum JSP	10.2 g 158 gr	390 m/s +/- 10	25 mm
HG2	9mm FMJ	8.0 g 124 gr	430 m/s +/- 10	25 mm
HG2	.357 Magnum JSP	10.2 g 158 gr	455 m/s +/- 10	25 mm
HG3	Carbine 5.56x45 NATO	4.01 g 62 gr	750 m/s +/- 15	25 mm
RF1	7.62 mm NATO Ball	9.3 g 144 gr	830 m/s +/- 15	25 mm
RF2	7.62 mm NATO Ball High Power	9.7 g	850 m/s +/- 15	25 mm
SG1	12 Gauge	28.4 g 437 gr	435 m/s +/- 25	25 mm

Russia-Gost R 50744-95

PROTECTION LEVEL	TEST BULLET	BULLET WEIGHT	REFERENCE VELOCITY	MAXIMUM BFS DEPTH
1	9 mm Makarov PM	5.9 g	290 m/s - 315 m/s	17 mm
1	7.62 Nagan	6.8 g	265 m/s - 285 m/s	17 mm
2	5.45 PSM	2.5 g	310 m/s - 325 m/s	17 mm
2	7.62 Tokarev TT	5.5 g	415 m/s - 445 m/s	17 mm
2a	18.5 12" Hunter	35 g	390 m/s - 410 m/s	17 mm
3	5.45 AK 74	3.4 g	870 m/s - 890 m/s	17 mm
3	7.62 AKM	7.9 g	710 m/s - 725 m/s	17 mm
4	5.45 AK 74	3.4 g	870 m/s - 890 m/s	17 mm
4	7.62 SVD	9.6 g	820 m/s - 835 m/s	17 mm
5	7.62 AKM	7.9 g	710 m/s - 725 m/s	17 mm
6	7.62 SVD	9.6 g	820 m/s - 835 m/s	17 mm

CEN prEN IS0 14876-2

PROTECTION LEVEL	TEST BULLET	BULLET WEIGHT	REFERENCE VELOCITY	MAXIMUM BFS DEPTH
1	9 mm X 19 FMSJ	8.0 g	360 m/s +/- 10	44 mm
2	9 mm X 19 FMSJ	8 g	415 m/s +/- 10	44 mm
3	9 mm X 19 FMSJ	8 g	425 m/s +/- 10	44 mm
3	.357 Magnum FMJ	10.2 g	430 m/s +/- 10	44 mm
4	5.56 MM 45 M 193	3.6 g	970 m/s +/- 15	44 mm
4	7.62 mm x 51 NATO Ball SVD	9.4 g	830 m/s +/- 15	44 mm
5	7.62 mm x 51 AP Hardened Steel Core	9.7 g	820 m/s +/- 25	44 mm
S	12/70 gauge Brenneke Solid Lead Slug	32 g	425 m/s +/-25	44 mm

Anti - Stab Standards

As with the Ballistic standards, Armourshield also produce its anti stab vests to various threat levels illustrated in the tables below.

NIJ STANDARDS

PROTECTION LEVEL	"E1" STRIKE ENERGY		"E2" OVERTEST STRIKE ENERGY
PROTECTION LEVEL	Joules	Max Penetration	Joules	Max Penetration
1	24	7 mm	36	20 mm
2	33	7 mm	50	20 mm
3	43	7 mm	65	20 mm

HOSDB 39/07/C

PROTECTION LEVELS	ENERGY LEVEL E1 (joules)	MAXIMUM PENETRATION AT E1 (mm)	ENERGY LEVEL E2 (joules)	MAXIMUM PENETRATION AT E2 (mm)
KR1	24	7	36	20*
KR1 + SP1	24	KR1=7, SP1=0*	KR1=36, SP1 = N/A	KR1=20*,SP1 = N/A
KR2	33	7	50	20*
KR2 + SP2	33	KR2=7, SP2=0*	KR2=50, SP2 = N/A	KR2=20*,SP2 = N/A
KR3	43	7	65	20*
KR3 + SP3	43	KR3=7, SP3=0*	KR3=65, SP3 = N/A	KR3=20*,SP3 = N/A

FOOT NOTE

* One penetration not exceeding 30mm is permissible at E2 knife testing and one penetration (no depth limit) is permissible for spike testing
N/A = Not Applicable

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Ballistic Standards

NIJ STANDARD 0101.06

NIJ STANDARD 0101.04

HOSDB 39/07/B

Russia-Gost R 50744-95

CEN prEN IS0 14876-2

Anti - Stab Standards

NIJ STANDARDS

HOSDB 39/07/C