LEVEL III PLATES

LEVEL III BODY ARMOR | LEVEL 3 BODY ARMOR

The first level of protection against rifle rounds is Level III body armor. To be classified as Level III, plates must be able to withstand six shots from a 7.62x51 NATO round traveling at 2780 ft/s. They are also capable of countering AK 47 rounds.

Hard rigid plates commonly made of ceramics, polyethylene, steel, or titanium are used for this armor protection level. They usually have a back-lining of pressed laminate which enhances its resistance power.

Advantages of hard armor

• Extremely bullet-resistant – ideal for heavy combat
• Can be worn externally – this eases some of the inconvenience associated with hard armor
• Unlike the concealed vest, it is not required to be worn all the time – it is easier to take on and off as needed

Disadvantages of hard armor

• Short lifespan
• Easily detected
• Uncomfortable (certainly in hot/warm weather) and bulky
• Increases the overall weight of safety gear
• Can hurt the wearer in case they slip, fall, role on the ground, or are in a crouching position

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