1、MIL-PRF-4bL03E 9999906 2057572 977 m 1 INCH-POUND 1 MIL- PRF- 4 61 03E MI L-A-4 61 O 3D 23 June 1989 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION ARMOR: LIGHTWEIGHT, COMPOSITE This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This specification cov
2、ers the performance requirements for lightweight composite armor (see 6.1). 1.2 and classes according to its ballistic protection limit (ballistic resistance): Classification. The composite armor should be classified into these types Type I 5.56 mm Class 1 - M855 lead ball with steel tip projectile
3、at muzzle . velocity (3100 ft (945 m) per second). Type II 7.62 mm (0.30 caliber) Class 1 - Lead or mild steel core ball projectile at muzzle velocity (2850 ft (869 m) per second). Class 2 - Hard steel core amor piercing (AP) projectile at muzzle velocity (2850 ft (869 m) per second). Class 3 - Heav
4、y density core sabot launched armor piercing (SLAP) projectile at muzzle velocity (4000 ft (1219 m) per second). Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: Director, U.S. Army Research Labo
5、ratory, Weapons and Materials Research Directorate, ATTN: AMSRL-WM-M, APG, MD 21005-5069 by using the Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or- by letter. AMSC N/A AREA CMPS Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permit
6、ted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-4bL03E 9999906 2057573 803 I MIL-PRF-46103E Type III 12.7 mm (0.50 caliber) Class lA - Mild steel core ball projectile at 1000 meters range (1600 ft (487 m) per second). Class 1B - Mild steel core ball projectile at 500 meters range (2000 ft (610 m) per secon
7、d). Class 1C - Mild steel core ball projectile at muzzle velocity (2850 ft (869 m) per second). Class 2A - Hard steel core armor piercing (AP) projectile at 1000 meters range (1600 ft (487 m) per second). Class 2B - Hard steel core armor piercing (AP) projectile at 500 meters range (2000 ft (610 m)
8、per second). Class 2C - Hard steel core armor piercing (AP) projectile at muzzle velocity (2850 ft (869 m) per second). Class 3 - Heavy density core sabot launched armor piercing (SLAP) projectile at muzzle velocity (4000 ft (1219 m) per second). Type IV 14.5 m Class 1 - Hard steel core armor pierci
9、ng incendiary (API) B32 projectile at muzzle velocity (3250 ft (991 m) per second). Class 2 - Hard steel core armor piercing incendiary (API) BS-41 projectile at muzzle velocity (3250 ft (991 m) per second). 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in s
10、ections 3 and 4 of this specification. This section does not include documents in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet
11、all specified requirements documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed. . 2.2 Government documents. 2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specifie
12、d herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DoDISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). SPECIFICJUIONS .-_ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MIL-PRF-5624 - Turbine F
13、uel, Aviation, Grades JP-4, JP-5, And JP-5/JP-8 ST 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-46103E m 9999906 2057574 74T m MIL-PRF-46103E STANDARDS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MIL-STD-662 - VSo Ballistic Test For Armor MIL-STD-810 - Enviro
14、nmental Test Methods And Engineering Guidelines (Unless otherwise indicated, copies of the above specifications, standards, and handbooks are available from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094). 2.3 Non-Government publications. The fo
15、llowing documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents which are DoD adopted are those listed in the issue of the DoDISS cited in the solicitation. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of documents not listed in the Do
16、DISS are the issues of the documents cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) ASTM D792 - Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement (Application for copies should be addressed to the American Society for Testing and Mate
17、rials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428). 2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document aid the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations
18、 unless a specific exemption has been obtained. 3. REQU1RF“TS 3.1 First article. When specified in the contract or purchase order, a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection (see 4.2.1 and 6.2). 3.2 Materials. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), the materials are the prerogative of th
19、e contractor as long as all the operating, environmental and identification marking requirements are fully met. 3.3 Construction. The contractor shall select the methodology of construction provided these methods are capable of yielding uniform properties in the completed structure and that all stru
20、ctural interfaces have no unbounded areas. 3.3.1 Molding. If the process of molding is used then the material shall be molded into the required configuration without breaking or damaging the material. Such procedures and methods shall be capable of yielding uniform properti-es in the completed struc
21、ture. 3.3.2 Spa11 cover and edge strip. If a spall cover is used then the spall cover shall be of such a configuration as to cover the entire outer surface. The edge strip shall be cut to go around the entire periphery of the composite armor and extend beyond the inner edges 0.50-0.75 inches (12.7-1
22、9.0 mm). The edges shall not fray before application to the composite armor. 3.3.3 Assembly of components by bonding. Ail components required to be assembled by bonding shall be thoroughly cleaned of all foreign matter. 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without l
23、icense from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-4bL03E 999990b 2057575 686 W MIL-PRF-46103E Surfaces to be bonded shall be properly prepared in a manner which will insure a proper bond capable of meeting the applicable performance requirements specified in 3.4. The required adhesive shall be applied uniformly over the
24、entire contact areas of the components to be joined. When bonding components, uniform pressure shall be applied over the entire surface area in order to obtain intimate contact of all components. 3.4 Operating requirements. 3.4.1 V50 ballistic limit protection. The V50 ballistic limit protection, as
25、 defined by MIL-STD-662, shall be the following for the types and classes of armor: Type I, Class 1 - Type II, Class 1 - Type II, Class 2 - Type II, Class 3 - Type III, Class lA - Type III, Class 1B - Type III, Class 1C - Type III, Class 2A - Type III, Class 2B - - -._ Type III, Class 2C - Type III,
26、 Class 3 - Not less than 3100 ft (945 m) per second against 5.56 mm M855 lead ball with steel tip projectiles at zero degrees obliquity. Not less than 2850 ft (869 m) per second against 7.62 mm (0.30 caliber) lead or mild steel core ball projectile at zero degrees obliquity. Not less than 2850 ft (8
27、69 m) per second against 7.62 mm (0.30 caliber) hard steel core armor piercing (AP) projectile at zero degrees obliquity. Not less than 4000 ft (1219 rn) per second against 7.62 mm (0.30 caliber) heavy density core sabot launched armor piercing (SLAP) projectile at zero degrees obliquity. Not less t
28、han 1600 ft (487 m) per second against 12.7 mm (0.50 caliber) mild steel core ball projectile at 1000 meters range at zero degrees obliquity. Not less than 2000 ft (610 m) per second against 12.7 mm (0.50 caliber) mild steel core ball projectile at 500 meters range at zero degrees obliquity. Not les
29、s than 2850 ft (869 m) per second against 12.7 mm (0.50 caliber) mild steel core ball projectile at zero degrees obliquity. Not less than 1600 ft (487 m) per second against 12.7 mm (0.50 caliber) hard steel core armor piercing (AP) projectile at 1000 meters range at zero degrees obliquity. Not less
30、than 2000 ft (610 m) per second against 12.7 mm (0.50 caliber) hard steel core armor piercing (AP) projectile at 500 meters range at zero degrees obliquity. Not less than 2850 ft (869 m) per second against 12.7 mm (0.50 caliber) hard steel core armor piercing (AP) projectile at zero degrees obliquit
31、y. Not less than 4000 ft (1219 m) per second against 12.7 mm (0.50 caliber) heavy density core sabot launched amor piercing (SLAP) projectile at zero degrees obliquity. 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Type IT flIL-PRF-46103E 9999906
32、 205757b 512 W MIL-PRF-4 6 10 3E c;-ass 1 - Not less than 3250 ft (991 m) per second against 1 .5 mm hard steel core armor piercing incendiary (API) B32 projectile at zero degrees obliquity. Type IV, Class 2 - Not less than 3250 ft (991 m) per second against 14.5 mmi hard steel core armor piercing i
33、ncendiary (-1) BS-41 projectile at zero degrees obliquity. 3.4.2 Ballistic deformation. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order (see 6.21, the ballistic deformation of the back surface of the armor test specimen shall not exceed 1.73 in.(44 mm). 3.4.3 specified by the procuring
34、activity (see 6.2). Meal density. The areal density or armor assembly weight shall be as 3.5 Environmental requirements. 3.5.1 Vibration. The composite armor shall withstand expected dynamic vibrational stresses encountered in the service environment. 3.5.2 Temperature. The composite armor shall be
35、both structurally and ballistically (see 3.4.1) functional within the temperature range -60F to 160F (-51OC to 71OC). Composite armor intended for use around hot components such as engines and transmissions shall also be functional at temperatures up to 320F (16OOC). 3.5.3 Acceleration. The composit
36、e armor shall maintain structural integrity without degradation and shall sustain no physical damage when exposed to acceleration levels up to 129. 3.5.4 Fluid resistance. The composite armor shall maintain structural and ballistic integrity after immersion in jet fuel, oil, and water. 3.5.5 Humidit
37、y. The composite armor shall maintain structural integrity without degradation when exposed to 95% relative humidity. 3.5.6 Adhesion of the spall cover. If a spall cover is to be used there shall be no visible peeling of the tab formed on the spall cover. 3.6 . Identification marking. The manufactur
38、ers code (part) number, contract number, serial number, date of manufacture, national stock number, type and class of material, and the number of this specification shall be permanently marked in the location specified by the procuring activity (see 6.2). 4. VERIFICATION 4.1 Verification alternative
39、s. Alternative test methods, techniques, or equipment, including the application of statistical process control, tool control,. or-cost effective sampling procedures may be proposed by the contractor. Acceptable alternative verification approaches shall be identified in the contract. 4.2 Classificat
40、ion of inspection. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as follows: a. First article inspection (see 4.2.1) b. Conformance inspection (see 4.2.2) 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-4bL03E 9 Ob 2057577 459
41、 Construction 3.3 4.3 VSO ballistic limit 3.4.1 4.4.1 protection . MIL-PRF-46103E Vibration 3.5.1 4.4.4 Acceleration 3.5.3 4.4.6 Fluid resistance 3.5.4 4.4.7 Humidity 3.5.5 4.4.8 Identification marking 3.6 4.4.10 Temperature 3.5.2 4.4.5 Adhesion of the spa11 cover 3.5.6 4.4.9 x 4.2.1 First article i
42、nspection. When required (see 3.11, the first article sample shall be examined for compliance with the requirements and verifications listed in table I. Ail samples shall be produced with materials and processes proposed for use on production composite armor. Inspection shall be carried out by the c
43、ontractor under Government surveillance, when specified (see 6.2). 4.2.2 Conformance inspection. Conformance inspection for acceptance of production composite armor shall be conducted on a recurring basis and include the examinations and tests listed in table I. TABLE I. Requirements and verificatio
44、n. I - - Title T Requirements I Verification 1 Ballistic deformation I 3.4.2 I 4.4.2 Areal densitv 3.4.3 4.4.3 I 4.2.3 of one type and part number, from an identifiable production period, from one manufacturer, submitted at one time for acceptance. Lotformation. An inspection lot shall consist of al
45、l the composite armor 4.2.4 Initial production lot. The number of random samples selected for inspection, from each initial production lot of components, shall be defined by the procuring activity (see 6.2). 4.2.5 Production lots after initial lot. The number of random samples selected for inspectio
46、n, from each production lot of components after the initial lot, shall be defined by the procuring activity (see 6.2). 4.2.6 Acceptance and rejection. The selected amor samples shall meet the requirements in table I for the represented lot to be acceptable. Failure of any test samples to meet the re
47、quirements in table I shall constitute rejection of the entire lot which they represent. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.21, the ballistic tests shall be conducted and the test results accepted prior to shipment of the lot of armor represented by the test samples. 4.3 Visual inspection. Visual ins
48、pection shall be used to verify the method of construction. Visual inspection shall also be used to verify that no unbounded areas exist- for ail structural interfaces. 4.4 Operating requirements verification. 4.4.1 VSoballistic limit protection. The ballistic resistance test shall be conducted in a
49、ccordance with MIL-STD-662. The contractor shall supply two test samples for each three months of composite armor fabrication for ballistic acceptance testing at a Government approved facility to show conformance to the ballistic requirements in 3.4.1. The test samples shall be adequately identified 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-IL-PRF-VbL03E 99999Ob 2057578 395 Category Loose c
