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Not effective ones. Manganese steel plates were fitted to vests for some gun crews, but they were heavy, bulky and hard to produce.
There were nylon "flak jackets" issued to some airmen and to other specialized soldiers, but they only stopped slow-moving shrapnel or spalling. The rifles of World War II were powerful enough to shoot through them. Ceramic and Kevlar vests were developed for helicopter crews in the Vietnam era (1970) but were not mass produced until the 1980's, when they began to be distributed to police officers.
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Was it World War 1 or World War 2 that had to do with Nazis and Germany?
World War 2
Why was there a massive gap in the world cup between 1938 and 1950?
There was a break in the world cup due to world war 2.
Was the Revolutionary War was after the World War 2?
the revolutionary was before world war 2
Was penicillin first used in World War 1 or World War 2?
World War 2. The Allies had it, and the Axis did not.
What was the bullet proof vest called in World War I?
There was not a bullet proof vest issued in World War 1. There were some vests with steel plates in them that could be purchased by the individual. The flak jacket was developed in World War 2 for aviators.
How thick is a bulletproof vest?
Although the term "bullet proff" is used, they are really "bullet resistant". SOME bullets can penetrate the,. Thickness varies with the degree of protection. Lower protection vests (low energy pistol ammo) are about 1/2 inch thick. Heavier duty vests may be 1 1/2 inches.
What were examples of new technology in the war?
2 are: Bullet-Proof Vests and Artificial Rubber.
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Is apocalypse world war 2 and world war 2 are the same?
yes apocalypse world war 2 is the same as world war 2.
Give a list of lightweight bulletproof metals?
Almost all metals can be made to be bulletproof, the thing though is it has to be layered depending on the metal. But if you had 4 sheets of steel weld 2 together then weld the other 2 sheets together so you have two thicker sheets of steel then lay 4 to 5 layers of kevlar and that will be more than needed to stop a 9mm all the way to a buck shot
Why did the world plunge into World War 2?
A war, known as World War 2.
What are the release dates for StuntBusters - 2011 Bulletproof Beater 1-2?
StuntBusters - 2011 Bulletproof Beater 1-2 was released on: USA: 15 November 2011
Was it World War 1 or World War 2 that had to do with Nazis and Germany?
World War 2
What if World War 2 not happened?
the will be no world war 2
What are the best safety vests on the market?
There are many safety vests on the market at the moment, and they are classified into 3 ANSI classes - 1, 2 and 3. Class 3 safety vests are the best out of the three.
Did Erwin Rommel become famous before World War 2 or after World War 2?
After World War 2
