Classes of body armor protection
Europe
European standard (CEN)
| Classes | Type of weapon | Cartridge |
Bullet weight (g) |
Speed of the bullet (m/s) |
Bullet Type |
| BR 1 | Rifle | .32 | 2.6 | 360 | RN |
| BR 2 |
9mm Parabellum |
8.0 | 400 | JF/RN/SC | |
| BR 3 |
.357 Magnum |
10.2 | 430 | JF/CN/SC | |
| BR 4 |
.44 Magnum |
15.6 | 440 | JF/FN/SC | |
| BR 5 | 5.56×45 | 4.0 | 950 | JF/PB/SCP | |
| BR 6 | 7.62×51 | 9.5 | 830 | JF/PB/SC | |
| BR 7 | 7.62×51 | 9.8 | 820 | JF/PB/HC | |
| SG 1 | 12/70 | 31.0 | 420 | With a solid lead rod | |
| SG 2 | 12/70 | 31.0 | 420 | With a solid lead rod |
