Abandoned By The US, China Uses Idea To Develop ‘World’s First Body Shield’ That Can Withstand Armor-Piercing Munitions


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Chinese researchers have developed what they claim to be the world’s first lightweight, flexible body shield to protect soldiers from armor-piercing munitions. [Challenging F-22 Raptors, China Plans To Amplify ‘Thrust Vectoring’ Capabilities Of Its J-20 Stealth Fighter Jets] According to media reports, three rounds of armor-piercing incendiary (API) bullets were shot at approximately three times the speed of sound into the bionic scale armor from point-blank range (up to 15 meters or 50 feet). The composite materials used in the armor were not pierced by any of the projectiles. The 7.62 mm API bullets were originally designed to destroy tanks;...