US Air Force testing new transparent armor

by Haitham Sabbah on 10/20/2005

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Transparent Aluminum was once a matter of science fiction. The US Air Force has actually developed transparent aluminum and are testing it now. The new kind of transparent armor -- stronger and lighter than traditional materials -- that could stop armor-piercing weapons from penetrating vehicle windows.

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1 David October 20, 2005 at 5:09 pm

I always like to hear when the US Military comes out with some sort of ground-breaking technology. Once they break it in and work out all the kinks, the technology is offered to the public sector. I will gladly celebrate the day my glass windshield in my car is replaced by a chip-resistant, shatter-resistant, and for all intents and purposes, indestructible transparent aluminum one.

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