The new Scottish composite cannot be shot from a 7,62 mm machine gun from a distance of about 15 m

A team of developers from Scotland, specializing in the development and improvement of advanced materials, recently announced their new product based on the DANU ship composite. This is a recyclable composite, originally it was created for the construction of the hulls of modern boats, yachts and other ships of small displacement.

Recently, the promising material from the Scottish company ExoTechnologies was tested by independent testers, and as a result, it received a ballistic resistance certificate.

The unique development was named ExoProtect. This material consists of a styrene-free resin and durable fiber fibers. It is stronger and lighter than fiberglass and less brittle than carbon fiber. In addition, this composite is not exposed to water, unlike other polyamide fibers such as Kevlar.

The development is encouraging by its wide applicability, from the new material it will be possible to produce warships, ground combat equipment and protective screens for military aviationto protect both crews and airborne equipment.

The founder of the company-developer of the new composite armor, retired Rear Admiral Michael J Silah (Michael J. Silah) said that ExoProtect is a qualitative step forward in the protection of manpower and equipment in dangerous situations. According to his personal experience, the effectiveness of technology is often lower than possible due to the adopted restrictions for its safety. The novelty helps to solve this problem due to its strength and low weight.

An independent examination found that the newly created train complies with NATO standards for protection against small arms weapons, including 9 mm and Magnum 44 ammunition, withstanding hits at right angles from a distance of 16 feet (4,88 m). But the new composite can withstand shots with 7,62 mm bullets from a distance of 50 feet (about 15 m) or more. From such a distance, he cannot be shot with a machine gun.

Tests have not yet been carried out at extreme temperatures, so it is difficult to say how the new light armor will behave in a hot desert or cold Arctic. However, the manufacturer claims that the ExoProtect is ballistic resistant to explosive fragments and protects against fire in bursts.

Recall that its basis is a material called DANU, a promising and strong composite. It was created by the specialists of the Scottish shipbuilding Ultimate Boat Company (UBC) in conjunction with their parent company Scottish shipbuilders. The material is fully recyclable. It was developed as an alternative to fiberglass, including in order to solve the problem of environmental damage. It is noteworthy that the new composite in production is not more expensive and not more complicated than the usual materials. It is assumed that the new generation composite will seriously interest the military, as well as manufacturers of wind power plants and cars.

Comments

[Proxima]

Why is the company Scottish and not British? Is Scotland already separated from Great Britain? Then the designations of Welsh and Northern Irish companies will already be used.

[Vladimir_2U]

Quote: Proxima

Why is the company Scottish and not British?

Yes, where is the evidence, I don't see the Scottish clan cage on the composite!

[A. Privalov]

Quote: Vladimir_2U

Yes, where is the evidence, I don't see the Scottish clan cage on the composite!

Why spend money on coloring? They use this composite only for lining in kilts.

[Azis]

The same question can be asked about whiskey ... In general, in their contracts they often indicate England, Wales or Scotland as a country, and not Great Britain or United Kingdom

[Maz]

I wonder if we have one in Russia?

[uav80]

Petrov and Bashirov have already left for samples and components ..

Googled that the thread is of the type polyethylene aramid armor materials, or composite armor in the form of multi-layer reinforced aramid panels.

[alystan]

Because they historically hate the UK. Now Wales is almost ready to repeat the attempt to separate Scotland from the WB. For Borka, there will be another brick on his unkempt head.

[Mountain shooter]

Let's wait and see ... There are enough similar messages. And every time with a touch of sensationalism. Everything, everything has been decided, now everything - tanks are invulnerable, bulletproof vests are not penetrable ... Then, quietly, the news "blows away" ... They will test it in every possible way, will be adopted ...

[Eug]

For some reason, I did not see the thickness of the material at which it detains the 7.62 machine-gun bullet. And again - 7.62x51 or 7.62x54?

[Setavr]

ammunition of 9 mm caliber and Magnum 44, withstanding hits at right angles from a distance of 16 feet (4,88 m). But the new composite can withstand shots with 7,62 mm bullets from a distance of 50 feet (about 15 m) or more. From such a distance, he cannot be shot with a machine gun.

And where did the author get the idea that 7,62 is about machine guns? Maybe it's about the 7,62x39 cartridge or TT or Nagant?
:)

[Barberry25]

by the way, yes, it is quite possible that we are talking about a pistol, it is doubtful that material of such high strength suddenly appeared

[Ros 56]

If it is half a meter thick and not everyone will take the shell. That there is a 7,62 bullet. As usual blah blah blah.

[rocket757]

An independent examination determined that the newly formed train met NATO standards for protection against small arms, including 9 mm and Magnum 44 ammunition, withstanding hits at right angles from a distance of 16 feet (4,88 m). But the new composite can withstand shots with 7,62 mm bullets from a distance of 50 feet (about 15 m) or more. From such a distance, he cannot be shot with a machine gun.

It so happens that the force of the blow is such that the giblets are almost shaken!
However, manufacturers of protective equipment know their business and new, promising material in their suit.

[A. Privalov]

What, after all, the Scots are strong-willed people. They keep their moonshine in barrels for ten years and not a drop ...
I respect

[culinary]

Quote: A. Privalov

What, after all, the Scots are strong-willed people. They keep their moonshine in barrels for ten years and not a drop ...
I respect

They drink the previous spill ...
And so in a circle.
In general, their whiskey is gorgeous!
And from small distilleries. Single malt, unmixed ...
Tasted in Edinburgh.
What and you want.

[A. Privalov]

Quote: kulinar

They drink the previous spill ...
And so in a circle.
In general, their whiskey is gorgeous!
And from small distilleries. Single malt, unmixed ...
Tasted in Edinburgh.
What and you want.

Thank you.
In Edinburgh, the Amber restaurant I thoroughly went through about ten years ago. I spent almost a week there, in a terrible hole - Dunderhall.
But the local whiskey is harsh for me in its pure form, I'm not used to diluting alcohol, and the ice in the glass just kills me. Immediately I remember my adventures in Naryan-mar ...
I have tried in my lifetime enough types of alcohol, including the most exotic. I am an elderly person, old school and from all this variety I prefer soft vodka. In our area, this is French "Gray Goose", Lithuanian from Lithuanian, unexpectedly good was "Russian Standard".
But in general, I agree with you. In the morning, the hundredth for the Scottish composite is just right.

[culinary]

Quote: A. Privalov

Quote: kulinar

They drink the previous spill ...
And so in a circle.
In general, their whiskey is gorgeous!
And from small distilleries. Single malt, unmixed ...
Tasted in Edinburgh.
What and you want.

Thank you.
In Edinburgh, the Amber restaurant I thoroughly went through about ten years ago. I spent almost a week there, in a terrible hole - Dunderhall.
But the local whiskey is harsh for me in its pure form, I'm not used to diluting alcohol, and the ice in the glass just kills me. Immediately I remember my adventures in Naryan-mar ...
I have tried in my lifetime enough types of alcohol, including the most exotic. I am an elderly person, old school and from all this variety I prefer soft vodka. In our area, this is French "Gray Goose", Lithuanian from Lithuanian, unexpectedly good was "Russian Standard".
But in general, I agree with you. In the morning, the hundredth for the Scottish composite is just right.

Gray Goose agrees, Lithuanian is not for everybody, and "Russian Standard" has become what it is for a long time. I prefer "Beluga", no show-off, the usual one for £ 34 per liter .. Well, since good vodka costs much more than normal whiskey, I occasionally eat local.
I did not rise above Syktyvkar, but even there I had enough emotions. Especially after after buzzing with fellow truckers. And I was there in early autumn, so I did not find all the "delights" of winter driving. And thank God...

[Victorio]

Quote: A. Privalov

I have tried in my lifetime enough types of alcohol, including the most exotic. I am an elderly person, old school and from all this variety I prefer soft vodka.

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chacha with honey also goes softly like port

[Bad_gr]

"Don't be ashamed of your bad habits.
Smoking, wine, outbursts of passion,
Of course, they shorten life, -
But they can prolong the moments of happiness. "
©

[Russian German]

Created - well done. But: 1) These are nothing more than advertising statements, 2) Similar materials have existed before.

This year I was at the test site, where they test "all sorts" of interesting samples of weapons and armor, incl. trophy. So: they tested one such (trophy) armor, which, according to the promises of a foreign company, saves a 12,7mm bullet from penetrating from a distance of 100m. Checked: it saves (the armor is intact) only when it is torn off the lower part of the body (together with the body) from the energy of the bullet; or in the chest organs teach other injuries incompatible with life.

Something like that. So, what can it help in practice - let's see: mb. armored cases as for Yeltsin will be made of him.

[culinary]

Quote: Russian German

Created - well done. But: 1) These are nothing more than advertising statements, 2) Similar materials have existed before.

This year I was at the test site, where they test "all sorts" of interesting samples of weapons and armor, incl. trophy. So: they tested one such (trophy) armor, which, according to the promises of a foreign company, saves a 12,7mm bullet from penetrating from a distance of 100m. Checked: it saves (the armor is intact) only when it is torn off the lower part of the body (together with the body) from the energy of the bullet; or in the chest organs teach other injuries incompatible with life.

Something like that. So, what can it help in practice - let's see: mb. armored cases as for Yeltsin will be made of him.

Well, after all, it is written in Russian in white: to further enhance the booking of vehicles without a critical increase in weight. For boats, but not for the protection of personnel. It has long been possible to make a non-penetrable helmet, but then the head, with this helmet, will fly off the body. Even 7,62 from short distances can break a kevlar helmet wearer's neck.

[voyaka uh]

The era of organics is coming, replacing the era of metal.
Everyone laughs at nanotechnology together - money is cut - but it is laid in nano
future.

[vadsonen]

Everyone laughs at nanotechnology together - money is cut - but it is laid in nano
future.

They laugh not at nano-technologies as such, but at Rosnano and other sawmills.

[for]

Quote: voyaka uh

Everyone laughs at nanotechnology together

Not who laughs at nanotechnology, but laugh at Chubais with tears in their eyes.

[Victorio]

Quote: voyaka uh

The era of organics is coming, replacing the era of metal.
Everyone laughs at nanotechnology together - money is cut - but it is laid in nano
future.

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the future belongs to force fields

[voyaka uh]

This is also true ...
In materials science - organic + nano.
And force fields, like quantum communication, quantum computers, will dramatically advance other areas of technology.

[A. Privalov]

Quote: voyaka uh

The era of organics is coming, replacing the era of metal.
Everyone laughs at nanotechnology together - money is cut - but it is laid in nano
future.

Especially after in Russia the word "nano" began to mean everything that can be unscrewed with a key smaller than 64.

[atos_kin]

It's time for Petrov and Boshirov to look at the spiers in Scotland.

[TermNachTer]

Founder of a company producing military products, retired rear admiral))) but most importantly, corruption happens only in Russia)))) in shitty countries it is called differently)))