What is AEP-55?

AEP-55, Volume 1 (Edition 1) For a vehicle armour design to meet the requirements of a defined Protection Level it shall defeat all ammunition threats specified at that threat Level and those specified for any lower Protection Levels.

What is in the AEP-55 ballistic test report?

NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED AEP-55, Volume 1 (Edition 1) 5.9 Ballistic test report In order to proceed with the VA assessment, the following information for every target component ballistically tested shall be fully documented in a report. a. Date and place of trial, Protection Levels tested.

When should the temperature of the target be measured in AEP 55?

AEP-55, Volume 1 (Edition 1) For test conditions where the temperature of the target is not the same as the test range conditions, the temperature of each target should be measured prior to and immediately following completion of the test and recorded in the test report.

What is the maximum possible angle of Impact in AEP-55?

NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED AEP-55, Volume 1 (Edition 1) 30o22o Example 1: KE Level 1-3 Angle of azimuth: 0o Maximum angle of elevation: 30o Angle of impact: (90o– 22o) – 30o= 38o(> 0o) Testing angle of impact = worst case = 38o Ex. 4 55o 30o 30o 70o Example 3: KE Level 1-3 Angle of azimuth: 90o Max imu angleof elevat ion: 30o