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Yeah, I hear you but 1/4 inch is not bulletproof. Its like saying "ballistics grade sand". Which in sufficient thicknesses, is bulletproof =D.

"MIL-DTL-46027 is supplied as a 5083-H131 product. Ballistic reports are supplied for thicknesses over 0.499" per specification. Our stock range is 0.250" thru 3". Typical stock size is 72" wide x 144" long."

Similar qualification for

MIL-DTL-46063 REV H OR LATEST

http://www.cliftonsteel.com/aluminum-armor-plate.html



For more reference on mil-spec ballistic tests, see

http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a481408.pdf

Section 4, figure 4 (p.7)




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