Hello k/ , i was thinking about plates and an idea that seemed pretty bright crossed my mind. i still can't find why it's a dumb idea so i'm asking you:
what about "scales" of ceramics or steel tied together with kevlar i guess a bit like in pic related ?
>>27922360
dragon skin did it and fail next thread.
>>27922377
This. Bin dun befo
>>27922377
They did it with Kevlar
>>27922383
>The discs are composed of silicon carbide ceramic matrices and laminates, much like the larger ceramic plates in other types of bullet resistant vests.
plz stop retardation starting with u
>>27922383
they did it with lighter materials because if you did it with small plates you would make a fucking heavy POS
the overlap would mean carrying almost twice as much armor
>>27922402
Well fuck me in the ass and call me Sally, I stand corrected
>>27922377
Dragon skin failed because it wasn't put together solid enough. It's a good idea.
>>27922360
The concept has two major flaws- weight and hindrance of mobility. Both of which increase your chance of being hit in a firefight.
>>27922417
>It's a good idea
That's why no one followed up on it and discarded it entirely as a gimmick.
>>27922377
Dragon skin was a scam. The build quality was comically nonexistent. They used a glue that breaks down at 110°f. For armor which was supposed to be used in the Mesopotamian desert!
If a company did it right it might have some useful application. The weight issue would be a major hurdle and materials selection will need to be better than perfect. It will probably never happen because graphene will make projectile weapons obsolete soon, anyway.
>>27922377
Bin dun befo
>>27922360
Few big plates protect better than many small plates.
