Recently, high-performance hybrid composites have been used for various applications
which require the high strength, high stiffness and low weight. There are growing needs in an
automotive, an aircraft, and military applications for composite materials since they have good
structural characteristics. They also have good penetration resistance and structural integrity after
impact. In order to clarify the mechanism of high-speed destruction for composite materials, this
study examined the penetration resistance and the fracture behavior of CFRP (Carbon Fiber
Reinforced Plastic) Laminates by using ballistic range (one-stage light gas gun). Test materials for
investigation are carbon/epoxy laminated composite materials with fiber direction; [0°]8, [0°/45°]4s,
[ 0°/90°]4s, [ 0°/45°/90°]3s and [ 0°/45°/-45°90°]2s. The high speed camera allows us to capture and
analyze the dynamic penetration phenomena of the test materials.