Please let us know if you want the vertical plates or the horizontal plates when you order. The Hudi's Tactical Level III+ Ballistic Armor Side Plate weighs in at only 1.6 pounds each and measures 6"x8". They're designed to be fitted horizontally. Featuring a slim 0.7 profile and ergonomic curvature.
They're a great match to the Level 3+ plates in another listing. Their larger siblings have been. Independently tested by NTS-Chesapeake (officially approved lab) according official standards with 2 rounds of 5.56 M193, 2 rounds of 5.56 M855 and 2 rounds of 7.62 M80 and had zero penetrations. The plates are made from ceramics with a polyethylene backplate (itself rated at Level IIIA). We tested the larger version with 2 rounds of 7.62 NATO M80, 2 rounds of 5.56 M193 and 2 rounds of 5.56 M855.
None of them penetrated the plate. The only significant deformation is when a 7.62 NATO round struck 1.5 from the edge. Material: Ceramics + Polyethylene (UHMWPE). This model complies with NIJ Standard-0101.06 for Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor. This item is in the category "Sporting Goods\Tactical & Duty Gear\Body Armor & Plates".The seller is "hdtact" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.