AR500 Armor(R) Level III Side Plate 6" x 8"
AR500 Armor(R) Level III Side Plate 6" x 8", AR500 ArmorA(R) steel plates offer edge-to-edge ballistic protection
AR500 ArmorA(R) Level III Side Body Armor
Specifically designed to increase coverage on the peripherals of your plate carrier. AR500 ArmorA(R) Level III Side Armor Plates offer rifle rated protection on the side of your plate carrier. Compatible with most plate carriers that include cummerbund mounted side plate pouches. Available in two common sizes, 6" x 6", and 6" x 8", with both flat and curved form (improved comfort and ergonomics). Capable of defeating 7.62x51 M80 NATO Ball (.308 Winchester) at a velocity of up to 2,780 feet per second. Side plates are most applicable when increased armor coverage is desired from an entry or defensive standpoint. Non-squared off shooting positions, traveling in vehicles, and situations where fragmentation are a realistic threat are scenarios which heavily validate running side body armor.
Available in: 6" x 6", and 6" x 8" Side Plates Cuts.
Approximate Weight: (+/- 10% for our FragLock(TM) coating):
6" x 6" Side Plate - 2.5lb
6" X 8" Side Plate - 3.5lb
Approximate Profile: Thin 0.26" profile (Base Coat), 0.35" profile (Build-Up)
AR500 ArmorA(R) Level III Body Armor Specifications
Level III rifle rated for 7.62x51 M80 Ball (.308 win) @ 2,780 fps
Independently tested to NIJ 101.06
Patented Advanced Shooters Cut (ASC) (on some models) in thin .26" profile
Most independently reviewed and tested body armor in the world
AR500 ArmorA(R) high hard specially treated ballistic steel core construction
Rigorous quality control standards for consistency and performance
Rugged and stress fracture resistant
Minimally invasive forming process on Multi-Curved models preserves armor integrity
20-Year maintenance free shelf life
Unparalleled Multi-Hit and stand-alone performance
Outlasts Ceramic, and Polyethylene Body Armor
FragLock(TM) abrasion and chemical resistant coating
Build-Up for spall and fragmentation mitigation
Made in the United States of America!
Looking for protection against high velocity threats such as M193? Look into our level III+ body armor, which is special threated tested to M193 at velocities up to 3,100 feet per second. http://www.ar500armor.com/ar500-armor-body-armor/level-iii-body-armor-en.html
Proudly Manufactured in our Phoenix, Arizona facility from start to finish.
Become a warrior and #StayInTheFight with AR500 ArmorA(R) Body Armor, a proud member of the Armored Republic(TM).