Armor Level

Protection

SK L

9×19mm Parabellum

This test is based on VPAM PM 2, but it tests also for point-blank shots.  The following are tested at point-blank:

8.0±0.1 g (123±1.54 gr) 9×19mm Parabellum DM41 FMJ round-nose lead-core bullets at a velocity of 360±10 m/s (1181±33 ft/s)

SK 1

9×19mm Parabellum

Three shots from five meters, followed by three additional shots at point blank range, per threat, of:

8.0±0.1 g (123±1.54 gr) 9×19mm Parabellum DM41 FMJ round-nose lead-core bullets at a velocity of 415±10 m/s

6.0±0.1 g 9×19mm Parabellum QD-PEP II/S police special round bullets at a velocity of 460±10 m/s

6.1±0.1 g 9×19mm Parabellum Action 4 police special round bullets at a velocity of 460±10 m/s

SK 2 (PM 5)

.357 Magnum Semi-AP

7.1±0.1 g (109±1.54 gr) .357 Magnum solid-brass bullets at a velocity of 580±10 m/s (1902±33 ft/s)

SK 3 (PM 7)

5.56×45mm

7.62×51mm

4.0±0.1 g (62±1.54 gr) 5.56×45mm SS109/US: M855 FMJ bullets at a velocity of 950±10 m/s (3116±33 ft/s)

9.55±0.1 g (147±1.54 gr) 7.62×51mm DM111 steel-core bullets at a velocity of 830±10 m/s (2723±33 ft/s)

SK 4 (PM 9)

7.62×51mm AP

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9.7±0.2 g (149±3.08 gr) 7.62×51mm P80 armor-piercing bullets at a velocity of 820±10 m/s (2690±33 ft/s)