Ballistic performance of P/M Ti-6Al-4V plate was shown to be equivalent to standard wrought armor plate vs. 30 cal APM2 threat. ... (B4C) ceramic is 3. This means that if it takes 3 lbs. of RHA steel to stop a given threat, then the same protective capability can be achieved with 2 lbs. of Ti-6Al-4V or with 1 lb. of B4C armor. But, the ceramics ...