MIL STD-662F, Military Standard, V50 Ballistic Test Standard for Armor

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance service within the scope of MIL STD-662F standard. The purpose of this standard is to provide general guidelines for procedures, equipment, physical conditions, and terminology for determining metallic and non-metallic ballistic resistance.

The ballistic test procedure described in this standard determines the V50 ballistic limit of the armor. This test method standard is designed for use in ballistic acceptance testing of armor and in the research and development of new armor materials.

This ballistic test method can be applied to the following armor types:

• Shield, body armor.
• Armored seats for aircraft and ground vehicles.
• Crew station armor for military aircraft.
• Inner and outer armor for aircraft.
• Transparent armor such as windows, windshields and vision blocks for aircraft and ground vehicles.
• Partition armor for use on board.
• Structural or integral armor for use on ship exteriors.
• Armor for military tactical shelters (AFWAL-TR-82-4163).
• Visors for eye and face protection.
• Armor for potential space applications.
• Armor for light and heavy combat vehicles and structures.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with MIL STD-662F test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.