brainplay (October 15, 2008 at 7:04 pm)

When tested on a firing range Dragonskin is very effective. When put in the field it falls apart. Contractors in Iraq complained of its flimsiness since areas around the body that bend like around the armpits and stomach sides caused discs to break off. This caused gaps in the armor. When the Army tested 30 Dragonskin armors in various environments it failed the heat, oil, and chemical tests which caused some of them to fall apart as well. Even reporter Michael Yon got rid of his.

concain (October 15, 2008 at 3:16 pm)

why's that? do they turn out to be uneffective?

N0p3 (October 15, 2008 at 4:46 am)

DAMN IT! WHY IS MACK SUCH A DOUCHE?!

mittower (October 15, 2008 at 4:16 am)

I'm assuming they cant sell the amour to other countries either or can they? maby allied countries?

brainplay (October 15, 2008 at 2:10 am)

+1The stuff in shown in Future Weapons is usually in the test phase. Mostly its a showcase to entertain people who have no clue about weapons. Much of the stuff shown never makes it into combat.

mecedric7 (October 15, 2008 at 12:15 am)

lolthe army doesnt think its soldires are worth the high cost

TheProvanClan (October 15, 2008 at 12:14 am)

I wonder if it could repel a 7.92x57mm mauser or a 30-06 springfield

HHHdahman (October 14, 2008 at 6:47 pm)

lol

jeroid (October 14, 2008 at 2:51 pm)

This is an infomercial masquerading as a documentary.

SwastikaPyle (October 14, 2008 at 1:19 pm)

Technology is typically given classic names, read some more books.