NPFC - MIL-A-46108
ARMOR: TRANSPARENT
| Organization: | NPFC |
| Publication Date: | 8 August 1983 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 12 |
scope:
This specification covers the requirements for laminated, transparent armor used in armored military vehicles and aircraft.
Transparent armor is a technical term for protective transparencies commonly called "ballistic resistant windows." Transparent armor constructions shall be classified as follows:
Type I - Glass/plastic laminated construction - consists of one or more plies of glass as an exterior surface bonded to a plastic backing material. Type II - Glass-clad plastic "sandwich" construction - consists of two or more glass outer layers bonded to a plastic inner core. Type III - All plastic laminated construction. Type IV - All glass laminated construction.
intended Use:
The transparent armor covered by this specification is intended for use in military aircraft, ships, tactical vehicles, or other applications for ballistic protection against small arms... View More
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