Aj asked:


I have a question regarding the bullet proof vest the soldiers in Iraq are wearing. Don’t they only stop smaller bullets like 9 mm? Do they even help then when they are getting shot by the big ass AK-47 rounds? Thanks!

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4 Responses to “The vests in Iraq?”

1. oscarsix5 on June 27th, 2008 4:18 pm

   they are generally rated as class III-A which can stop the M43 Soviet designed 7.62 x39mm cartridge. This is the soft body armor vest with the plates installed in the front and rear. Once one of these plates has been damaged however, it ability to protect the wearer is greatly reduced.

2. Marco R on June 28th, 2008 10:10 pm

   The plates installed.

3. chris h on July 1st, 2008 11:18 am

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4. Para-diddle on July 2nd, 2008 8:33 pm

   it does protect them. it works nicly. could be better, but with more strength comes limited mobility. its a comprimise thing.