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Under most circumstances, no. The .50 cal BMG was designed to shoot through early armored VEHICLES. A flak jacket- properly called soft body armor, is intended to stop fragments from grenades, mortars, and artillery shells- not bullets. Especially not BIG, HEAVY bullets like the .50.
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What is the difference between a flak jacket and a bulletproof vest?
Today the terms are used interchangeably, but flack jackets were not always considered bullet proof. The original flak jackets were just nylon vests with steel plates, but would not necessarily stop a bullet. Now they are the same thing.
Can kevlar stop a 50 caliber?
Kevlar is used to stop some bullets. Normally it will stop pistol rounds but other rounds , especially an anti tank round.
Will the armor on an M1151 Uparmor Humvee stop a 50 cal round?
No. Those are designed to stop rounds in the 30 caliber range (e.g., 7.62x51 or 7.62x54R). .50 will go right through them and keep on going.
Did drummer boys ever get hurt?
When the flak starts up, a little guy can stop a bullet just as easily as a big guy.
What gun would be best to stop a bear attack?
Rifles: Lowest caliber = .357, highest caliber = .44mag Pistols: Lowest caliber = .38, highest caliber = .454mag or a .50AE
What does putting a jacket on a snowman stop it from melting?
It would look more charming, and it would not melt as soon.
What is the fastest way to stop an attacker?
A 45 caliber bullet to the head.
How much kevlar do you need to stop bullets?
Depends on caliber & velocity of the bullet.
Why did Dodge stop making the Caliber?
It was replaced by the brand new Dodge Dart.
Can you stop during a round of golf?
you can stop for a little break only
You stop next to a customer who is considering a leather jacket She likes it but is unsure whether to make the purchase what are you most likely to do?
You stop next to a customer who is considering a leather jacket. She likes it but is unsure whether to make the purchase. Which of the following are you most likely to do?
How thick of titanium sheeting is needed to stop a high caliber bullet without it going through it?
No one answer to your question. This would depend on the particular alloy of titanium, how it is treated, and the bullet that it is trying to stop. Some very large caliber armor piercing bullets are VERY hard to stop.
