BALLISTIC PROTECTION PLATES
Ballistic protection plates are essential components in the personal protective equipment of military and security forces. They are typically made of composite materials such as ceramics or high-density fibers to provide resistance against bullets and shrapnel. They feature a curved, multi-angled design to fit the shape of the body and provide ideal coverage for the chest and abdomen. They are used inside protective vests to provide an additional level of protection in high-risk combat environments.
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BALLISTIC PROTECTION PLATES |
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- lightweight Additional Ballistic Protection Plates provide reliable protection against different types of ammunition. - Ballistic protection plates are tested and certified according to the NIJ 0101.04 Standard. |
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DESCRIPTION |
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a ballistic protection plates a critical component of body armor designed to provide high-level protection against rifle-caliber threats. These plates are typically categorized by their protection level according to standards like those from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). |
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Key Features of Ballistic Plates |
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Protection Levels: |
Commonly found in Level III, which protects against high-powered rifle rounds like 7.62mm FMJ, and Level IV, which is engineered to withstand armor piercing rounds. |
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Construction Materials: |
Modern plates are often made from materials like UHMWPE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene), which is valued for being lightweight, or Ceramic composites for maximum stopping power. |
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Operational Type: |
Stand Alone (SA): These plates provide their full rated protection level independently. |
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In Conjunction With (ICW): These require a soft armor vest behind them to achieve their stated protection rating. |
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Ergonomics: |
Often feature a "Shooter's Cut" (angled top corners) to allow for a better range of motion while aiming a firearm. |
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PROTECTION LEVELS |
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Protection level III |
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Dimensions: |
250 x 300 mm |
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Plate Weight: |
2.450 kg |
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Test ammunition: |
7.62 x 51 FMJ with a weight of 9.6 g ± 0.2 g/V = 847 m/s |
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Protection level III+ |
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Dimensions: |
250 x 300 mm |
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Plate Weight: |
2.450 kg |
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Test ammunition: |
7.62 x 51 FMJ, weight 9.6 g ± 0.2 g/V = 847 m/s 7.62 x 39 AK MSC, weight 7.9 g ± 0.2 g/V = 710 m/s |
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Protection level IV |
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Dimensions: |
250 x 300 mm |
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Plate Weight: |
2.850 kg |
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Test ammunition: |
7.62 x 54 B32, weight 10.4 g ± 0.2 g/V = 854 m/s 0.30M2AP, weight 10.8 g ± 0.2 g/V = 878 m/s |
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