How Strong Is Modern Russian Military Armor?
This video from Onward Research and Garand Thumb puts the Russian 6B45 body armor, currently issued to the Russian military and seen in combat in Ukraine, to a comprehensive strength test. The demonstration involves a wide array of firearms and calibers, starting with a Desert Eagle in .50 AE and progressing through various rifle calibers including 7.62x39mm, 5.56x45mm NATO (M855 and M855A1), 7.62x51mm NATO (M80 ball and M80A1), .30-06 Springfield, and .300 Winchester Magnum. Specific firearms tested include the AKM, HK416, M16A4, Mk 14 EBR, M1 Garand, and Mk 13 MOD 5. The video also features a Benelli M1 Super 90 shotgun with a sabot slug. Links to the company's website and social media are provided.










