Modern day armored vests were originally known as "flak jackets", and were used by bomber crews to protect against high-caliber proximity-detonated anti-aircraft shells (flak). After research during the Vietnam war showed that 2/3 of casualties were from fragmentation, not bullets, body armor saw a proper return to the frontlines.
Battlefield 3
— Battlelog description
FLAK is a Specialization in Battlefield 3. It reduces the damage taken from explosives and shrapnel by 15% to high risk body parts. It does not, however, protect against direct hits.[1]
The solo specialization is unlocked at rank 8, while the squad specialization is unlocked at rank 29.
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Battlefield 4
FLAK is a specialization featured in Battlefield 4. It decreases damage from explosions by 15%. It is a part of numerous Upgrade Paths. As in Battlefield 3, the specialization does not protect against direct hits from explosives.
Upgrade Paths
- Defensive - Third Specialization
- Grenadier - Fourth Specialization
- Mechanic - Second Specialization
- Anti-Tank - Fourth Specialization
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Battlefield Hardline
— In-Game Description
FLAK JACKET is a Tier 1 specialization featured in Battlefield Hardline as apart of the Mechanic Reputation track. As with past installments, it provides increased protection from explosive damage.
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References
- ↑ - @Demize99 - Twitter - Retrieved September 10, 2011