Ballistic performance of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene laminate with different thickness

To explore the influence of thickness on the protective performance and damage mechanism of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) laminates penetrated by 7.62 × 39 mm steel core bullets, field firing tests were carried out for 10-, 20-, and 30-mm-thick laminates at 10°C. The deformation and failure process, final failure state and deformation degree, and cross-section of the opening holes of different thickness UHMWPE laminates were...