NPFC - MIL-A-12560
ARMOR PLATE, STEEL, WROUGHT, HOMOGENEOUS (FOR USE IN COMBAT-VEHICLES AND FOR AMMUNITION TESTING)
| Organization: | NPFC |
| Publication Date: | 28 November 1990 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 41 |
scope:
This specification covers wrought-steel homogeneous armor plate in thicknesses from ¼ to 6 inches inclusive for use in combat-vehicles and ¼ to 12 inches inclusive for use in proof and acceptance testing of armor defeating ammunition (see 6.1 and 6.4.3).
Wrought armor shall be of the following classes as specified (see 6.1).
Wrought armor plate which is heat treated to develop maximum resistance to penetration.
Wrought armor plate which is heat treated to develop maximum resistance to shock.
Wrought armor plate which is heat treated to develop specific hardness and impact values for evaluation of armor defeating ammunition only. This class armor is not intended for use in combat-vehicles. To meet the thickness tolerances of this class armor special surface finishing may be required.
intended Use:
The armor specified herein is intended for use on combat vehicles and proof and acceptance testing of armor defeating ammunition, but may also be applicable to armor for emplacements, shields,... View More
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