AR500 Armor Level III+ 10" x 12" Steel Alloy Plate Body Armor (Model: A1 / Build Up Coat)

Features

• Ultra heavy duty Ballistic steel and alloy blend of 650 hardness on the Brinell scale
• Level III+ rifle protection such as 7.62x39/7.62x51/5.56 M193s and .223/.308 WIN rounds and multi-hit capable
• FragLock base coating to deflect fragmentation
• Build-Up Coat prevents fragmentation injury
• Lasts a lot longer than polyethylene or ceramic alternatives
• Capable of protecting against several direct hits while still being less bulky than competing materials
• DEA Certified
• 20 Year shelf life

The curved A1 body armor is a rugged, steel alloy blend plate that provides Level III+ body armor protection which is capable of defeating 5.56x45 M855 rounds at velocities of up to 3,100 FPS and all lesser threats with multi-hit capability. This A1 armor plate from Armored Republic features a durable FragLock coating, which gives both fragmentation protection and seals the armor to ensure its 20-year shelf life.

The A1 - Alloy Body Armor is able to stop level III+ threats such as 7.62x39/7.62x51/5.56 M193s and .223/.308 WIN rounds. And unlike ceramic or polyethylene material, this custom steel alloy blend is able to take several hits from these rounds without fail. This multi-hit special threat resistance is the distinguishing quality of the A1 plate.

The armor plate is curved, shooters cut and features either our FragLock Base Coat or Build-Up Coat.

The FragLock coating provides a maintenance-free shelf life of twenty years, which makes this steel plate last much longer than polyethylene or ceramic alternatives. Our Build-Up Coat prevents fragmentation injury, while our Base Coat seals the armor plates up from sweat.

Manufacturer: AR500 Armor

Specifications:

Size (mm/in): 254 x 304.8 / 10 x 12
Thickness (mm/in): 14.22 / 0.56
Weight (g/lb): 3969 / 8.75
Coat: Build Up
Protection: 5.56x45 M193, 5.56x45 M855/SS109 at 3,100 FPS (+/- 30 FPS), 7.62x51 M80 Ball (ie .308) at 3,000 FPS (+/- 30FPS) and DEA Certified
Capability: Edge-to-edge multi-hit protection
Form: Curved
Shelf Life: 20 Years
Plate Carrier Compatibility: Testudo, Valkyrie, Invictus
Material: Ballistic Steel Alloy of 650 Hardness, FragLock Coating

Frequently Asked Questions

What does level 3 body armor protect against? Level 3 body armor protection rating by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standards is 6x shots of 7.62x51mm @ 2,780 FPS from 51' away. Armored Republic's A1 body armor which provides level 3 Plus protection, further enhances the protection established by the NIJ, by also stopping threats such as 7.62x39 @ 3,000 FPS, .223 5.56 M193/M855 penetrators @ 3,100 FPS and /.308 WIN rounds @ 3,000 FPS.

How much does level 3 body armor weigh? Armored Republic's AR500 Armor® Heritage Plate which provides level 3 protection weighs 8.5 lbs per plate while our A1 plate which provides level 3+ protection is 8 lbs per plate (for the 10" x 12" Base Coat coating).

Can civilians own level 3 body armor? Yes, except in New York and Connecticut. Both of these states restrict body armor ownership to law enforcement and active military only.

About AR500 Armor

AR500 Armor® launched its own line of ballistic armor and body armor solutions in 2012. We entered the industry with the mindset of manufacturing top quality, reliable products that offered our customers high value solutions. Our products are intended for responsible law-abiding American citizens, our law-enforcement personnel, and our military personnel; we currently sell to legal residents of the United States.

With our unique in-house manufacturing processes and ability to acquire material made to our specifications, weve set the standard for ballistic steel core body armor. Utilizing industry leading spall and fragmentation mitigation coatings we've further increased what's possible with ballistic steel. Our products are available through our website and authorized dealers throughout the United States. AR500 Armor® is a privately held business; Our Headquarters, team members, and manufacturing facility are located in Phoenix, Arizona.