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Old 2009-02-05, 00:39   Link #1462
Vexx
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Originally Posted by Shadow Minato View Post
It would be nice if the Air Force releases a photo of the transparent armor itself. I am somewhat curious..
Found some follow up info....

marketing pictures: http://www.surmet.com/docs/Product_sheet_ALON.pdf

wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminium_oxynitride

Live Science: http://www.livescience.com/technolog...new_glass.html
("In a test this summer, the product held up to a .50-caliber sniper's rifle with armor-piercing bullets. ")

It can be yours for between $10-$20 per square inch.... in quantity
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