AR500 ArmorA(R) Level III Lightweight UHMWPE Body Armor An old backpacking adage is, "take care of the ounces, and the pounds will take care of themselves.'' So when weight and mobility are everything, the new AR500 ArmorA(R) Level III polyethylene (PE) ballistic plate is the clear choice. Even thinner than our previous UHMWPE offering, each plate weighs a mere 2.7 pounds in our 10" x 12" standard shooters cut. This stand-alone plate is NIJ 0101.06 certified, has positive buoyancy, and is multi-hit capable. Our new PE lightweight armor plate is a true contender for those who can sacrifice the inherent benefits of our steel core body armor to save weight. Featuring an ergonomic 3-axis multi-curve design, our PE Level III armor is high performing, comfortable, and lightweight. Wrapped in a water-resistant polyurea cover. Rear-facing padding for comfort. Manufactured in the USA, in 10" x 12", this armor is 1" thick and carries a 5-year shelf life. AR500 ArmorA(R) Polyethylene Body Armor Threat Level: Level III 7.62x51 M80 Ball at 2800 FPS 5.56x45 M193 at 3150 FPS 7.62x39 AK 47 at 2380 FPS AR500 ArmorA(R) Polyethylene Body Armor Specs: Construction: UHMWPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) core Coating: Polyurea Weight: 2.7 Lbs. Size: Standard 10" x 12" shooters cut AR500 ArmorA(R) Polyethylene Body Armor Features: NIJ 0101.06 certified Level III rated Only 2.7lbs in 10" x 12" Standard Shooters Cut Ergonomic Multiple Axis Curvature Stand-Alone and Multi-Hit capable 1" Thick Profile Positive Buoyancy UHMWPE ballistic core construction Durable polyurea coating Rear facing padding 5 Year Shelf Life Made in the USA Level III UHMPWE plates are certified in accordance to NIJ standard 0101.06, which mandates a minimum shot-to-edge distance of no greater than 51mm (2.0 inches).