MIL-STD-376A
1. SCOPE
1.1 Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to provide a general
methodology for the test equipment, procedures, targets, and terminology
needed to develop ballistic performance evaluation and ranking of advanced
armor materials against high density eroding projectiles.
1.2 Application. This military standard is intended for use in
performing ballistic tests on armor materials, selection of materials to
employ in armor systems, and as a tool to promote research and development of
new armor materials. The method and target assembly technique also provide a
means to perform parametric analyses on the effects of material properties,
and other factors such as tile size, confinement, and penetrator properties on
ballistic performance.
1.3 Materials and test conditions. This ballistic test method is
intended for application to armor ceramics and other low ductility materials,
for projectiles of heavy alloy, long rod type, and the armor materials to be
used with a stiff backing structure. Applications of the test methodology to
armor metallic materials are feasible in some instances, but fall outside the
scope of this document. Examples of materials for which this test may be
appropriately employed are:
a.
Single-phase ceramics (such as SiC, TiB2)
b.
Multiple-phase ceramics (aluminas)
c.
Glasses
d.
Metal-infiltrated ceramic composites
e.
Low ductility metal matrix composites
1.4
Limitations.
This standard has the following limitations:
a. This standard does not take precedence over nor supersede existing
armor specification ballistic test procedures.
b. Specific requirements for the ballistic testing of armor end items
are not covered by this standard and must be specified in the appropriate
detailed specifications, contracts, or event design plans prepared by the
Army's independent evaluator (OPTEC/EAC).
c. Military activities or DoD contractors may use in-house ballistic test
facilities and equipment not covered by this standard (see MIL-STD-1161(GL)).
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in
sections 3, 4, and 5 of this standard. This section does not include
documents cited in other sections of this standard 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 all specified requirements documents cited in sections 3, 4, and 5
of this standard, whether or not they are listed.
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