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.
Not that I am aware of.
An APFSDS is an armor-piercing fin-stabilized discarding-sabot round.
The 5.56 AP round penetrates 12 mm armor plate of 300 HB at 100 m. The 7.62 AP round penetrates 15 mm armor plate at 300 m.
No. Ball ammo is a lead round nosed bullet with a copper jacket. It will just flatten when hitting armor.
its not the rifle that makes the difference its the ammo an armor piercing round would
A .50 caliber SLAP (Saboted Light Armor Penetrator) round is designed to penetrate armor by using a small, dense penetrator encased in a sabot that falls away upon firing. While it can penetrate light armor and some older tank designs, modern tanks are equipped with advanced composite and reactive armor that significantly reduces the effectiveness of such rounds. Therefore, while a .50 cal SLAP round may damage lighter armored vehicles, it is generally ineffective against contemporary main battle tanks.
Tank bullets are commonly referred to as tank ammunition or rounds. The primary types include armor-piercing rounds, high-explosive rounds, and canister rounds, each designed for specific combat scenarios. The most recognized type of armor-piercing round is the APFSDS (Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot) round, which is designed to penetrate armored targets effectively.
The thickness of armor needed to stop a .50 caliber round varies based on the material and design of the armor. Generally, to effectively stop a .50 BMG round, armor made of high-strength materials like steel or advanced composites may need to be at least 1 inch (25 mm) thick or more. However, specialized armor designs, such as multi-layered or ceramic-composite systems, can provide effective protection with potentially less thickness. Ultimately, the specific ballistic rating and the type of threat will influence the required thickness.
Yes it does... at the end of the cave where the rest of the armor is in there is a hole... DONT jump down the hole... in fact go round the hole and look behind the glowing mushrooms and next to a rock... and you should find the helmet there...
Depends on what you do with it. FMJ is better for practice and military use due to lower cost. AP is better at making holes in light armor and steel plates.
Yes, a 5.56mm round can potentially pierce certain types of body armor, particularly older or lower-level vests designed to stop handgun rounds. Armor rated at Level IIA, II, or IIIA may not be sufficient against high-velocity rounds like the 5.56, especially if they are armor-piercing types. However, higher-level body armor, such as Level III or IV, is specifically designed to withstand rifle rounds and would generally provide protection against the 5.56.
That probally would have to be the .50 cal. That's what is choosen by most snipers today and ontop of it, it is the largest caliber that a civilan can get ahold of. I mean sure there might be a longer shooting gun BUT a .50 cal is the only gun out there that does not need a armor peircing round. It is it's own armor piercing round. Matter of fact I don't even think there is a hollow point for a .50 cal.