Anit-ballisitc/Anti-RPG Window Armor Made with 7 Times the Impact Strength of Lexan

CBDO copolymers and nanocomposites are revolutionary transparent polymer armor materials with 7 times the notched Izod impact strength of Lexan. Using these materials in armor laminates will result in windshield/window structures with superior anti-ballistic/anti-RPG performance at commodity plastic pricing. Windshield armor laminates are proposed that use CBDO based high impact plies interleaved with state-of-the-art energy absorbing and blast resistant polyurethane plies. These laminates will be designed into Kevlar framed quick attachment windshields/windows for current military vehicles. The stated Phase I goals are to pass NIJ Level III (7.62 mm NATO round) with a 20% thinner laminate and V50 fragmentation simulating projectile (FSP) velocities 20% higher than current transparent armor, with further improvement in Phase II. Pilot production manufacture via OEM is identified and bids received for Phase II. CBDO copolymer/nanocomposite armor resins in pelletized format - ready for sheet molding and laminate formation - are the ultimate SMRC product goal, and demonstration CBDO based armor for windshield/window replacement will be tested in Phase I/II test articles and prototypes. Two transparent armor manufacturers with military vehicle experience are signed on to help develop this new armor technology, providing test and vehicle integration expertise, and they are early licensing targets for Phase III.