PGD LW side plate NIJ level 3 (III)

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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.

PGD LW side plate NIJ level 3 (III)

The compromise for increased protection is often a reduction in mobility. But with our PGD light weight side plates NIJ level 3 you can protect critical areas such as the ribs and vital organs without adding to much unnecessary weight and mobility issues to protection gear setup.

Product features

Excellent ballistic features

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, 62 gr. FMJ (M193)

960 m/s +- 10

Special threat

Russian 7.62x39mm 123 gr. MSC (M43)

730 m/s +- 10

Benefits of the side plate

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).

 

  • Designed for extreme environments
    Our 100% HPPE side plate comes in a water-repellent cover, which is heat sealed to the plate to protect against liquids such as oil, water etc.
Available sizes

Our PGD LW hard armor side plates come in the following sizes:

  • 150×150 mm / 6”x 6” (0.47 kg / 1.0 lbs)
  • 200×150 mm / 6”x 8” (0.62 kg / 1.4 lbs)

Compare all PGD hard armor plates.

We also have side plates NIJ level 4 (IV).

What's included

All our hard armor plates are sold as single pieces – not pairs.

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Description

 

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

Available accessories TQR 2.0 Plate Carrier