Armor Levels

Armor

Protection Level B1-2/NIJ Level I-II

This level of protection can stop up to a 9mm round, but it is rarely used in vehicle armor applications.

Round	Type	Weight	Muzzle Energy ft.lb	Muzzle Velocity ft.lb
9mm	JHP	115	335	1145
9mm	JHP	124	327	1090
9mm	JHP	147	295	950

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Protection Level B3 NIJ Level IIIA

This level of protection can stop up to a .357 Magnum, but this level of protection is not often used in vehicle armor applications.

Round	Type	Weight	Muzzle Energy ft.lb	Muzzle Velocity ft.lb
357Magnum	LRN	158	225	800
357Magnum	JHP	125	625	1500
357Magnum	JHP	158	538	1250

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Protection Level B4 NIJ Level IIIA

This level of protection is the minimum recommended for vehicle armor protection.

This level of protection can stop most sporting rifles and some of the most powerful handguns commonly used, such as the mighty .44 magnum.

Round	Type	Weight	Muzzle Energy ft.lb	Muzzle Velocity ft.lb
44Magnum	LRN	240	846	1260
44Magnum	JHP	300	881	1150

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Protection Level B5 NIJ Level IIIA

This level of protection is entering the assault rifle category with capabilities of stopping the 7.62×39 round typical to AK-47 rifles.

Round	Type	Weight	Muzzle Energy ft.lb	Muzzle Velocity ft.lb
7.62 X 39	HP	123	1653	2460
7.62 X 39	FMJ	123	1653	2430
7.62 X 39	SP	125	1659	2445
7.62 X 39	FMJ	124	1495	2330

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Protection Level B6 NIJ Level III+

This level of protection is designed for those with a real threat above a perceived threat. It is by far the most popular application for those at high risk of assault with capabilities of stopping a .308 round typical in standard issue sniper rifles.

Round	Type	Weight	Muzzle Energy ft.lb	Muzzle Velocity ft.lb
308 Winchester	BBA JHP	175	2832	2700
308 Winchester	TTSX	150	2800	2900
308 Winchester	SPTZ	150	2800	2900
308 Winchester	SPTZ	180	2973	2700

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Protection Level B7 NIJ Level IV

This level of protection is reserved for routine exposure to imminent danger where explosives, high power rifles and armor piercing ammunition can be expected.

This is an exceptionally drastic measure of protection that is transformative to the average vehicle significantly altering the handling and performance of the average vehicle.