A review investigation about the ballistic evaluation of the metals and ceramics,especially steel and SiC and their composites against the long rod kinetic energypenetrators

The increasing capability of modern anti-armor threats and the need to field lower weight combat vehicles, capable of engaging an opponent with little preparation, have intensified the need for highly effective passive armor systems. Metals and ceramic armor technology offers significant advantages for meeting future protection requirements. The investigation and application of metals and ceramics against threats has a long history, dating back to the early 1960s. However, achieving similar metal and ceramic performance versus larger caliber, kinetic energy penetrator threats have long presented a difficult challenge. This paper presents an overview of the ballistic requirements, metals and ceramic, especially steel and SiC design factors and applications of ceramics for armor.in this article illustrate that Ballistic properties of steel enhance with lower temperingtemperature and hardness, fracture toughness (KIC), elastic modulus (E), tensile strength and porosity affect the ballistic performance of ceramics

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Ballistic performance ، Steel armors ، SiC ، composites armor