MIL-DTL-12560K is a military-specified armor steel plate that is approved by the Material Technology Laboratory, Department of the Army, for use in combat-vehicles and ammunition testing. This type of armor is intended for use on combat vehicles, and/ or proof and acceptance testing of armor defeating ammunition. It is also applicable to armor for emplacements, shields, pill boxes, testing, and the like. Typically, this grade of armor is used in the protection of land mines or explosive structures. It absorbs shock very well and therefore helps to keep shrapnel to a minimum. Each plate is tested to a Fragment Simulated Projectile standard which dictates the level of protection for which the plate will ultimately be used. MIL-DTL-12560K Armor Steel Plate is designed for both good ballistic resistance as well as defending against IED.Information provided by Astralloy, a Nucor Company. |