Was medieval armor bulletproof?

A medieval knight is often depicted wearing a shining suit of armor , holding a sword or spear. During this period of history, guns were also used on the battlefield. This has led many to wonder whether armor could be bulletproof.

According to researchers, the Middle Ages in Europe fell between 500 and 1500. Meanwhile, gunpowder was first invented in China about 1,200 years ago and gradually became widely used throughout Asia and Europe.

Gunpowder weapons began to be used in Europe before the 14th century. Meanwhile, many types of armor have been used by humans for a long time, with many different designs and materials. One of the most famous types of armor is plate armor, made from large metal plates connected together, which can cover the entire body of the warrior.

Plate armor was first used in Europe in the 13th century and reached its peak in the 15th century. This type of armor became one of the most effective protective outfits for warriors at that time when engaging enemies on the battlefield.

Knights' encounters with guns in the Middle Ages were probably infrequent, says Jonathan Tavares, an expert at the Art Institute of Chicago. Medieval armor could still protect its wearer from bullets.

"From about 1380 to about 1600, a technological race between gunsmiths and armorers took place. When guns appeared, weapon makers began to create more durable and sophisticated armor. Meanwhile, gun makers developed techniques to increase the range, power...", said professor Roger Pauly from the University of Central Arkansas.

According to Professor Pauly, whether medieval armor could withstand gunfire or not depended on many factors, including the quality of the armor, the type of gun used, and the distance of the shot.

Medieval guns could not fire bullets as fast and continuously as today's guns. Experts have conducted some tests on medieval armor and determined that it can stop a bullet.

However, this does not mean that all medieval armor was bulletproof, as the quality of armor varied. Bulletproof armor was often very expensive, so only wealthy knights could afford to own a good set of armor that could withstand swords and even bullets.

Readers are invited to watch the video: Amazing ability to block swords of ancient Chinese paper armor.

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