Spartan Armor Achilles Plate Carrier with AR550 Body Armor Ballistic Plate III+ Single Curve Base Coat with Side Plates Black

Spartan Armor Systems Achilles NIJ Certified AR550 Package Small/Extra Large Black Adjustable. Because of this enhancement our AR550 level III+ body armor offers operators advanced rifle-rated threat protection and has been special threat validated in an independent NIJ credentialed laboratory. Manufactured and tested within the highest quality standards utilizing laboratory-certified steel our single curve full coat AR550 plates have received NIJ Certification under NIJ 0101.06 level III specifications. For added peace of mind every plate of armor sold by Spartan Armor Systems is serialized allowing it to be easily tracked back to the original plate of steel it was cut from should there be any question as to its ballistic properties. Protective Value Added We understand the NIJ rating system can be confusing. Simply put our AR550 body armor is certified as NIJ (National Institute of Justice) level III rated but has undergone special threat testing to achieve a level III+ rating. AR550 Single Curve Full Coat body armor plates are labeled as level III on the back of the plate as the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) does not currently have a level III+ rating. Level III+in indicates that special threat testing was created within the body armor industry to fill the void between NIJ 0101.06 level III and NIJ level IV specifically to account for high-velocity penetrator rounds such as M855 (aka green tips). While AR550 single curve full coat plates are certified as NIJ level III rest assured they are made from AR550 ballistic grade steel and have been special threat tested to attain the level III+ qualification. Quite simply the NIJ requires that we label Spartan Armor Systems AR550 Single Curve Full Coat Plates as Level IIIin even though they are capable of providing the operator with a higher degree of ballistic protection. Battle Hardened Our AR550 armor hits the sweet spotin in the Brinell Hardness (BHN) range. With a core hardness of approximately 545-560 BHN we have found that the ballistically rated variant of AR550 that we use when manufacturing our AR550 armor is perfect for defeating higher velocity threats while not exposing the armor plate to extreme stress due to forming. Our AR550 Level III+ armor has our GEN2 lower cut radius its much harder than AR500 but not so hard that it risks incurring severe stress while undergoing the formation process. Laser Cut to Protect Ballistic Integrity All steel core body armor is cut and shaped after the ballistic properties have been formulated within the steel. While other steel body armor manufacturers commonly use plasma torch cutting that applies excessive heat (25000 degrees/ 45000 degrees) to a wide portion of the steel plate Spartan Armor Systems only utilizes laser cutting in order to protect the ballistic integrity of each steel core body armor plate we manufacture. Plasma cutting also requires grinding to clean up the edges after the fact resulting in increased heat and possible fatigue. At Spartan Armor Systems we maintain the highest production integrity and quality standards every step of the way for our customers because we know what is at stake. The Achilles Laser Cut Plate Carrier pays homage to the legendary Greek warrior Achilles a great hero of the Trojan War. Lightweight durable and highly adaptable the Achilles carrier is designed for the modern-day multi-role warrior. Comprised of lightweight 1000 Denier laser-cut Molle and featuring comfortable padded shoulder straps and padded front and rear sections with ventilation vents Spartan Armor Systems has also enhanced the capability of the Achilles Laser Cut Plate Carrier by adding our top-zippered admin pouch above a convenient kangaroo pouch that comes with removable triple M4 mag pouches. Added Comfort And Capability Capability and comfort keep you in the fight longer. The Achilles Laser Cut Plate Carrier will accept both 10inx12in and 11inx14in body armor. For example to increase comfort and protection it is possible to run our Flex Fused Core IIIA soft armor behind steel core plates such as our III+ AR550 10inx12in body armor utilizing the dual-chamber system The cummerbund accepts side plates (6inx6in or 6inx8in) and is modular/removable with the inclusion of the built-in 2-inch quick-release straps. The configuration and customization options with the Achilles Laser Cut Plate Carrier are endless. Specifications for Spartan Armor Systems Achilles NIJ Certified AR550 Package: Manufacturer: Spartan Armor Systems Fabric/Material: 1000D AR550 Steel Threat Level: Level III+ Armor Cut: Shooters Condition: New Thickness: 0.5 in Features of Spartan Armor Systems Achilles NIJ Certified AR550 Package Achilles Plate Carrier Zippered Admin Pouch Kangaroo pouch with removable triple M4 Pouches Padded Shoulder Pads Padded Front and rear with ventilation vents Low Profile Drag Handle Molle Velcro front and rear for Identifier Patches 2-inch replaceable quick release buckles Package Contents: Spartan