Ineffectiveness of Russian Body Armor: Consequences for Russia's War Effort
Russian body armor proves ineffective against multiple rounds and fails to protect soldiers, leading to devastating consequences for Russia's war effort.
00:00:00 Russian body armor, Sotnik, claims to stop a .50 caliber round and absorb shock. However, it is likely fictional and Russia may not have the funds to acquire it.
š”ļø Introducing Sotnik, the world's most advanced body armor that can stop a .50 caliber round.
š„ Sotnik's ultra lightweight fibers are designed to absorb the shock of high-speed impacts.
š Future upgrades include an active titanium exoskeleton for enhanced mobility.
00:01:43 The video discusses the ineffective use of new Russian body armor, with reports of equipment shortages and poor quality armor.
š Russian troops in Ukraine lack proper body armor and helmets.
š” The advertised protection of the Ratnik body armor did not materialize.
š”ļø Conscripts had to rely on their families and strangers to obtain body armor.
00:03:22 Russian body armor fails against 9mm rounds and 5.45 rifle, causing blunt force trauma and easy penetration. American armor outperforms with resistance to both rounds and ability to withstand multiple hits.
š Russian soldiers complained about the poor quality of their body armor.
š Ukrainian paratroopers laughed at the ineffective Russian armor plates.
š„ Russian armor plates showed significant deformation and failed against 9mm and 5.45 rifle rounds.
00:05:13 A Russian soldier wears ineffective body armor made of cloth and metal plates. It is unclear if it is official Russian body armor, but it appears to be a cheap alternative. Many Russian soldiers use replicas instead of the real thing.
š The Russian body armor is ineffective against rifle rounds.
š£ The vest only offers limited protection and seems to be designed for shrapnel.
š”ļø Many Russian soldiers ended up using replicas of the real body armor.
00:07:13 Russia's lack of proper body armor has been devastating for its war effort, resulting in over 50,000 dead and 200,000 wounded. Despite acquiring advanced armor, Russian soldiers were still wearing older ineffective armor, leading to internal damage.
š Russia's lack of proper body armor has resulted in high casualties.
š Russia announced procuring advanced body armor, but soldiers are still seen wearing older armor.
š„ The older armor lacks protection from the trauma of a round impacting the armor itself.
00:08:59 Russian officers arrested for selling stolen body armor, revealing rampant corruption. Soldiers receive older, Soviet-era equipment. Affordability an issue, with real body armor now costing $650. Conscripting minority communities in Ukraine.
š Russian officers arrested for selling Ratnik body armor.
š° Corruption leads to the sale of older, Soviet-era kit.
š”ļø Affordability and quality issues with body armor in Russia.
00:10:35 Russian body armor is ineffective due to the use of cheap metallic plates instead of ceramic ones, resulting in limited protection and potential harm to soldiers. Chinese armor is increasingly being used as an alternative.
š„ Ceramic plates fracture and deform projectiles, slowing them down and reducing impact.
š° Russian leaders opted for cheaper metallic plates instead of ceramic ones.
š”ļø Chinese body armor is increasingly being used by Russian soldiers.
00:12:12 Russian body armor fails against 62mm rounds, leaving soldiers vulnerable. Learn more about Russia's military issues.
š„ Russian body armor fails to withstand 62mm rounds.
š Future prospects of Russian soldiers are not promising.
š” Check out 'What's Wrong With Russia's Military' for more insights.
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