This is a stand alone side plate, which is made to put in the side of your PGD LW combat vest.
The plate is designed in square cut with a single curve, so that it sits comfortably to the body.
The advantage of a 100% HPPE side plate in NIJ level 3 is that it is light weight and can stop impacts that hit close to each other.
Our 100% HPPE plate is designed to stop 7.62×51 NATO, M80 and 7.62×39 MSC, AK47.
The hard armor side plate weighs only 0,45-0,65kg / 1-1.4 lbs, making it the lightest level 3 plate you can get.
Our NIJ level 3 light weight side plates stop the following threats:
|
Standard |
Projectile |
Velocity |
|---|---|---|
|
NIJ 0101.06 |
7.62mm NATO, 147 gr. (9.6g) FMJ (U.S. Military M80) |
847 m/s +- 9,1 |
|
Special threat |
5.56x45mm, 55 gr. FMJ (M193) |
960 m/s +- 10 |
|
Special threat |
Russian 7.62x39mm 123 gr. MSC (M43) |
730 m/s +- 10 |
Our PGD light weight side plate offers enhanced ballistic protection without significantly adding to the wearer’s load, preserving mobility and comfort. It provides crucial coverage for the sides of the torso, shielding vital organs, while allowing for greater agility in tactical environments. This balance makes it ideal for extended missions. Futhermore it is square cut, single curved and offers a great protection level (NIJ level III).
Our PGD LW hard armor side plates come in the following sizes:
All our hard armor plates are sold as single pieces – not pairs.
| Ballistics | Tested for NIJ level III+ |
| Threats | The side plates stop the following threats: – NIJ 0101.06 III+: 7.62×51 NATO M80, 1 shot – Special threat: 7.62×39 MSC, AK47 1 shot – Special threat: 5.56×45, M193 1 shot |
| Type | Square cut | Standalone | Requires no soft armor |
| Ergonomic fit | Single curve |
| Material | 100 % HPPE (High performance Polyethylene) made with materials from Honeywell and Dyneema |
| Waterproof cover | Cordura cover |
| Warranty | 7-year ballistic warranty |
| Thickness | 28 mm |
| Sizes | – 6″ x 6″ (15 x 15 cm) 0.47 kg / 1.0 lbs
– 6″ x 8″ (15 x 20 cm) 0.62 kg / 1.4 lbs |
