Collaborative Research into Small Arms Technology
CRISAT, short for Collaborative Research Into Small Arms Technology, is a series of NATO study, identify and define threats for standardizing the manufacture of contemporary military equipment.[1] The CRISAT target is defined as a 1.6 mm titanium (UK IMI Ti 318) plate supplemented by 20 layers of Kevlar (UK/SC/4468) as defined in STANAG 4512.[1] This target is intended to replicate the personal protection used by former Warsaw Pact countries, and it is still used as a reference.[1] The CRISAT target will stop the commonly used 9×19mm Parabellum full metal jacket cartridge,[1] but it is pierced by the newer 5.7×28mm and 4.6×30mm personal defense weapon cartridges at ranges in excess of 200 meters.[2]
Areas of Study
Technology Area 1
This study concerns Target Definition. It was done by the U.S. It defines for example the area of a CRISAT crouching man: 0.37m2.
Technology Area 2
This study concerns Terminal Effects. It was done by the U.K. It defines the ability to incapacitate within a few seconds, the Rapid Incapacitation Target (RIT) model.
Technology Area 3
This study concerns Target Acquisition. It was done by France.
Technology Area 4
This study concerns Materials. It was done by the U.S.
Technology Area 5
This study concerns Propellants. It was done by Germany.
Technology Area 6
Undisclosed.
Technology Area 7
Undisclosed.
Technology Area 8
This study concerns Power & Electronics Systems. It was done by the U.S.
Technology Area 9
This study concerns Analysis of Effectiveness. It was done by the U.K.
References
- ^ a b c d Valpolini, Paolo (June 2009). "There are Two Types of Men in this World..." http://armadainternational.com - Armada International (Online). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 2009. Retrieved 2010-02-13.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|archivedate=(help); External link in|publisher= - ^ Owen, William F. (2007). "Current Light Weapons Issues. Bullets, not guns!" (PDF). http://asianmilitaryreview.com - Asian Military Review. Retrieved 2010-04-12.
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