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Level 3 is high-level protection suitable for wear in high risk situations and is usually overt. This armor protects against stab threats with a strike energy of 43±0.60 J (31.7±0.44 ft·lbf). The overtest condition for this level is 65±0.80 J (47.9±0.59 ft·lbf).
SAPI plates meant for body armor come in front and back plates which are identical, and smaller side plates. The front and back plates come in five sizes. Their dimensions are the following: [1] [13] Front and back SAPI plates: Extra Small - 1.27 kg (2.8 lb) | 184 x 292 mm (7¼ x 11½ in) Small - 1.59 kg (3.5 lb) | 222 x 298 mm (8¾ x 11¾ in)
A ballistic plate, also known as an armour plate, is a protective armoured plate inserted into a carrier or bulletproof vest, that can be used stand-alone, or in conjunction with other armour. "Hard armour" usually denotes armour that uses ballistic plates. It serves to defeat higher threats, and may be considered as a form of applique armour.
Composite Armor tested in accordance with STANAG 4569 Kinetic Energy Level 3 specifications. Grenade and Mine Blast Threat. 8 kg (explosive mass) Blast AT Mine:
Some vests permit the use of small plates on the sides for additional protection. Ceramic plates issued by the United States military are called Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts (ESAPI). The approximate weight for one NIJ Level III ceramic armor plate is 4.4 to 8 pounds (2.0 to 3.6 kg) for the typical size of 10 by 12 inches (25 by 30 cm).
Originally the entire IBA system weighed 16.4 pounds (7.4 kg), [5] with the large vest weighing 8.4 pounds (3.8 kg), [6] and two plate inserts weighing 4 pounds (1.8 kg) each. This is much lighter than the previous Ranger Body Armor fielded in Somalia which weighed 25.1 pounds (11.4 kg), as well as the PASGT/ISAPO combination, which weighed ...
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