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Model 8001: RF3 (Level IV) Mosaic Silicon Carbide Ceramic Armor Plate

Model 8001: RF3 (Level IV) Mosaic Silicon Carbide Ceramic Armor Plate

Regular price $299.00 USD
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RF3, Level IV Silicon Carbide Ceramic Ballistic Rifle Plate


2-5 week lead time on Model 8001.

Note: We can manufacture ANY size between 12" wide and 15" tall in a single-curve format.  If you do not see your size below, contact us.  

All plates ship fully covered with a professional look.  Any images in this listing that show bare ceramic are for illustrative purposes only.

Ballistic test reports are here.

Please make sure this item will fit in your carrier or vest before you order.

Features:

  • Multi-hit capable (depending on shot placement)
  • Sintered silicon carbide (SSiC) construction
  • More stopping power than alumina ceramic
  • Tungsten resistant for some projectiles
  • Price per plate unless otherwise stated
  • Standalone body armor
  • 99%+ pure sintered silicon carbide tile
  • Superior mosaic ceramic configuration
  • Thickness: 1.1" with built-in trauma pad
  • Color: Black
  • Standard: NIJ RF3 (Level 4) Rifle Plate
  • Ballistic Material: All plates include silicon carbide ceramic 99% pure and GTS UHMWPE backing plate. 
  • Ballistic Performance: M2 AP (.30 caliber armor piercing ammunition). Tested to resist some tungsten rounds. Multi-hit capable and supported by NIJ-approved labs professional testing. Multiple hit tested by NIJ labs. An example of the multiple hit resistance can be seen here.
  • Shape: Single curved-SAPI
  • Outer Material (cover): Durable black, 1000 denier water resistant nylon with strike face protection
  • Plates can be used as front or rear plates. See ballistic tag for WARNINGS and wear/use details.
  • Made in the USA with the world's strongest materials.
  • Absolute edge-to-edge sizes are 6.25" 8.25", 10.25" and 11.25" wide; 6.25", 8.25", 10.25". 12.25", 14.25" tall.  Other sizes have small amounts of rubber edge (generally 1/4" or less).

U.S. Law prohibits persons convicted of certain violent state and/or federal felonies from purchasing body armor.  You are responsible for knowledge of and compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding body armor.  In addition, all sales are in compliance with and customer acknowledgement of our LEGAL NOTICE, here.

 

Model 8001
NIJ protection level RF3(+)
Multiple-hit capable Yes
99% ceramic purity Yes
Curve Single-curve
Thickness 1.1"
Weight  7.1 pounds (ESAPI MED)
Ceramic Type/configuration SSiC mosaic
Edge-to-Edge Coverage Yes
Plate backing Polyethylene (UHMWPE)
Ceramic fragmentation control Standard
Size(s) Various (see variants)
Adhesive ARMORFILM
NIJ Test Report Pass

FAQ: 

Model 8001 is similar in weight to other RF3 alumina plates.  Why isn't it lighter since you are using silicon carbide?

We use a thicker SSiC strike face that can resist some tungsten core projectiles. Alumina plates are vulnerable to these rounds at expected velocities.  So, for the same weight, you get much more stopping power with our Model 8001 versus competitor plates built to minimum NIJ 0101.07 criteria.
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Brett M.
Great company with a equally great product.

Overall great experience. Arrived well packaged and quick. Very well made set of armor. It is just as described. Can't really say much more than that. Will recommend to anyone interested in getting some personal protection. Probably the most honest and straightforward company in this business.

Thank you, Brett!