Document ID:	MIL-STD-662       Scroll down to access document images

Overview

Title:  V50 Ballistic Test for Armor Scope:  The purpose of this standard is to provide general guidelines for procedures, equipment, physical conditions, and terminology for determining the ballistic resistance of metallic, nonmetallic and composite armor against projectiles. The ballistic test procedure described in this standard determines the V50 ballistic limit of armor. Status:  Active Document Date:  23-JUL-2025         Next Review Due:  22-JUL-2030 FSC/Area:  8470 Doc Category:   Military Standard -Test Method Standard

Responsibilities

Lead Standardization Activity:  CT  DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textile Items of Supply     Preparing Activity: MR  Army Research Laboratory, Weapons and Materials Research Directorate Coordination:  Full   Army Custodian:  MR   Army Research Laboratory, Weapons and Materials Research Directorate   Navy Custodian:  SH   Naval Sea Systems Command (Ship Systems)   Air Force Custodian:  20   Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)

Projects

Project Number:     8470-2025-001

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.

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