The potential of lightweight steels application for the production of armor elements for military technique
Abstract
Purpose: Providing an analysis of the chemical composition and properties of modern steels for the manufacture of armor protection elements of military equipment with ultra-light steels in the context of searching a new materials that can reduce weight of weaponry and defense technique.
Method: analysis, expert assessment.
Findings: The relevance of using materials with a low density compared to ordinary steels for the production of armor protection elements is shown. A comparative analysis of steels used in the production of armor was carried out and the potential technological and economic feasibility of using lightweight steels for this purpose was indicated.
Theoretical implications: The use of innovative materials for the needs of creating and modernizing military еусртшйгу is proposed and justified, in particular for the production of armor protection elements, which can contribute to the improvement of its tactical and technical characteristics.
Practical implications: A brief systematic comparison between most well-known and reliable grades of armor steels and promising lightweight steels, which have similar mechanical and operational characteristics, was carried out. Technological methods for increasing the complex of properties and potential of lightweight steels for the production of armor protection of military technique are described.
Value: The study is aimed to draw an attention to the possibilities of large-scale modernization of already existing and creation of new military equipment samples by using new innovative materials.
Future research: The search for partners will be carried out for the practical implementation of the authors' existing developments and providing operational and ballistic tests.
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