why use composite for weapon?

Answer 1

The way I looked at your question was "why use composite as an armor?"

here is what I have to say:

Composites come in different flavors. The ones used in military applications such as armors are usually polymers which are reinforced by a variety of fibers. You can say reinforced concrete has a similar strengthening mechanism.

Now, the fibers which are used in armors are usually Kevlar, an aramid fiber and usually reinforced in a thermoplastic (a category of plastics which can be reused after single molding) such as PEEK (poly ether ether ketone).

Taking this material as an example, let's compare it with a large block of mild steel. When a bullet hits a block of steel, it usually pierces through for a range of velocities. But the thickness is needed to be high (say 3 inches). Just imagine the weight of such an armor.

On the other hand, the kevlar reinforced PEEK is far more lighter and can be molded to suit the body type. Apart from that, when a bullet hits this armor, due to the materials high strain-to-failure ratio (the amount of extension in the material before failing), the bullet gets stuck in the armor, in the kevlar fibers and never making it through the armor.

Answer 2

What would you give for a weapon that weighed much less than the infantry rifle you lug around and was stronger as well? How about a bomb on your aircraft that is classed at 250 LB and yields the explosive power of a 500 LB? Strength, lightness and versatility. In a nutshell you can do more with less and it doesn't return anywhere near the radar signal as metal. It is also the material used in armor such as bullet proof or wrapped around tanks. Lots of reasons why but the problem is that it also tends to be a mite expensive.

Answer 3

Composites are lighter and stronger than regular metals and materials.

Answer 4

It's less likely to melt. We used to practise shooting with steel infantry rifles. If somebody used it on automatic to keep the imaginary enemy's head low, that rifle would melt, but with the light machine gun one could rattattat for hours. Afterwards somebody might light his cigarette on the barrel, but the composite light machine gun didn't melt.

Answer 5

Avoid x-ray detection

Answer 6

Its lighter , stronger and far more kinkier than the usual stuff man .. tats y !!!!!!!!

Answer 7

don't know