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Visn. Nac. Akad. Nauk Ukr. 2015. (2): 58—62.
​https://doi.org/10.15407/visn2015.02.058

V.M. Puzikov, L.A. Lytvynov
Institute for Single Crystals of STC “Institute for Single Crystals” of NAS of Ukraine, Kharkov

TRANSPARENT ARMOR AND PROSPECTS FOR ITS USE IN UKRAINIAN ARMORED VEHICLES

Abstract:
An international team involving Institute for Single Crystals of NAS of Ukraine developed lightweight transparent armor based on sapphire and special glasses that opposes bullet 7.62 B-32 with tempered steel core. Designed armor is lighter and more efficient than pack of glasses used in domestic armored vehicles.
Keywords: transparent armor, sapphire, armored vehicle, glass pack, bullet caliber.

 

Language of article: ukrainian.

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