Armadillo F.B.A.

The task was to design a bullet-resistant suit of armor that protects a larger percentage of the body. This armor consists a combination of Spectra fibers and a ballistic resin. The spectra fibers are sandwiched between two plies of unidirectional low density polyethelene film. This film is then cut and stacked like traditional ballistic fabrics. The Armadillo has various protection levels giving more protection to more vital areas where the armor doesn't need to flex as much. The strongest pars of the armor are the chest (including the lower sternum), forearms, thighs, and shins. The Shoulder pads of the armor are seperated into three segments all joined together underneath by heavy guage wire. This allows for a wide range of motion while staying connected to the torso. Just beneath the hard Spectrashield and high-modulous polyehtelene plating of the torso is a lining (anti-mocrobial fabric) that doubles to absorb impact and absorb perspiration and control odor.

Conceptual Sketches



Final Render