"Israel Makes Life Hard For Snipers" Topic
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Tango01 | 27 Jan 2015 12:13 p.m. PST |
"During the 50 Day War with Hamas in July-August 2014 Israel tested some new infantry equipment. This consisted of a new bullet-proof protective vest that is 15 percent lighter than existing ones. Israeli infantry do not regularly wear this type of heavy vest, but a lighter one that protects from shell and grenade fragments as well as most pistol bullets and ricochets from rifle and machine-gun bullets. To provide protection from snipers and machine-gun bullets SAPI (Small Arms Protective Inserts) were developed. These ceramic or polycarbonate plates are inserted in the front and rear of the protective vest. The basic "Level 3" SAPI plates are 25.4x305cm (10x12 inches) and weigh 2.1 kg (4.6 pounds) each. The new Israeli plates are lighter and thus easier for soldiers to wear for long periods. It's very hot in Israel most of the time so the weight soldiers have to carry is particularly important. The SAPI plates double the weight of a protective vest so most of the time Israeli troops go without it. The lighter weight SAPI plates were popular in Gaza, particularly since Hamas used a lot of snipers. Only 400 of the new SAPI vests were available for testing, but 20,000 more are being ordered so large numbers of troops can use them is needed…" Full article here link Amicalement Armand |
Todosi | 27 Jan 2015 12:26 p.m. PST |
SAPI plates are pretty old technology. The newer lighter rifle plates out now can take multiple hits and still stop them. |
Slappy | 27 Jan 2015 7:50 p.m. PST |
My issue is are body or head shots more probable? |
Legion 4 | 28 Jan 2015 10:25 a.m. PST |
Head shots are probable regardless. Because troops expose their heads to see targets, etc. … |
Lion in the Stars | 28 Jan 2015 11:54 a.m. PST |
Body shots are easier, larger target to hit that doesn't move as much. They're also more likely at longer ranges. Head shots are probable because humans have to expose their heads to see targets. |
15mm and 28mm Fanatik | 28 Jan 2015 11:56 a.m. PST |
If it's a zombie only the latter will work. |
Legion 4 | 28 Jan 2015 12:40 p.m. PST |
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