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Metal Foam Stops .50 Caliber Rounds As Well As Steel

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Researchers have demonstrated that vehicle armor using composite metal foam (CMF) developed at NC State can stop ball and armor-piercing .50 caliber rounds as well as conventional steel armor, even though it weighs less than half as much. The finding means that vehicle designers will be able to develop lighter military vehicles without sacrificing safety, or can improve protection without making vehicles heavier. Learn more:

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