Ytstridsfartygs ballistiska skydd mot finkalibriga projektiler
Ballistic protectionSmall arm caliber projectilePenetration calculationsPractical shooting testsMilitary-technologyBallistiskt skyddFinkalibriga projektilerPenetrationsberäkningarPraktiska skjutproverMilitärteknik
This paper is about the extent to which simplified penetration calculations ofsmall-caliber projectiles is a useful tool for assessing the physical protectioncapability. The work should be seen as an attempt to create an accessible tool inthe form of a simplified equation that allows for a better and safer use of thenaval vessels. The tool will also be used at different levels so that decisions andinstructions could be clearer.Performed calculations show a very limited capacity of a ship's basic design interms of physical protection against the use of small-caliber projectiles.How do we know that the calculations correct? By verifying the calculations withpractical shooting tests, a substantial condition to answer the question will becreated. To shoot against a material with two different thicknesses estimated toproduce perforation and non-perforation is a good approximation of the equationusability in the context.