Model 1023

GTS ceramic body armor plate RF3 super strong ceramic armor

The Model 1023 is not a single model, but a materials layup.  The Model 1023 is available in many shapes and sizes. 

Over the years, we have discovered that a specific combination of Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight-Polyethylene (UHMWPE), trauma pad, adhesives and high-quality ballistic ceramic can result in a performance and comfort blend.  This materials layup recently entered the NIJ-certified lab and passed six shots of .30 M2AP projectiles, even after being dropped twice and submerged.

Model 1023 NIJ certified lab report

The test report represents all available sizes of Model 1023 since the materials layup is identical.  

Model 1023 armor products share the characteristics in the table below.

Ceramic Coverage Edge-to-edge
Ceramic Style Mosaic tile array
Multiple-Hit Capable Yes
Sizes Various
Built-In Trauma Pad Yes
NIJ RF3 Protection Yes
99%+ Ceramic Content Yes
High Performance Crack Arresting Layer Yes but less drop protection than 9042, 9049
100% US Made Adhesives Yes
Low or zero ceramic fragmentation control No
Weight (Shooter's Cut) 7.5 pds

 

All Model 1023 armor sizes have edge-to-edge ballistic ceramic coverage. That means that the ceramic extends across the entire backing plate and there is no foam ring around the plate (see the image below).