MIL-DTL-32398, DETAIL SPECIFICATION: LAMINATE: CROSS-PLIED ULTRA-HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE (UHMWPE) UNIDIRECTIONALLY REINFORCED PLASTIC ARMOR (09-JUN-2013)

MIL-DTL-32398, DETAIL SPECIFICATION: LAMINATE: CROSS-PLIED ULTRA-HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE (UHMWPE) UNIDIRECTIONALLY REINFORCED PLASTIC ARMOR (09-JUN-2013)., This specification covers an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) cross-plied unidirectional reinforced plastic laminate for use in composite armor systems. The laminates furnished under this specification are intended for use as a component of composite armor. Since these laminates must maintain a ballistic resistance sufficient to survive under extreme battlefield conditions, under which commercial alternatives characteristically fail, the product from this specification will typically be used in military applications (military unique). However, this does not exclude the product of this specification from being used for non military applications.