Model 8002

Model 8002 is an RF3 ceramic armor plate made from a powerful, high-purity mosaic sintered silicon carbide strike face and polyethylene backer.  It utilizes a crack arrestor plate, which limits airborne ceramic fragmentation to zero or nearly zero. It is the strongest plate GTS manufactures.

Developmental history

Model 8002 was developed to offer a lighter alternative to Model 9042.  Although lighter, the cost is moderately higher since it is manufactured with a lighter, powerful silicon carbide ceramic.