Professional grade craftsmanship and components. All Inclusive, complete, and ready out of the box.
3D Mesh Inner Lining and Shoulder Pads. Soft loop Velcro surface on all webbing for versatility. Upper & Lower Admin Pockets w/ Hypalon tabs and Elastic Dividers. Adjustable Shoulder Straps & Removable Shoulder Pads. Impact Resistant made in the USA buckles.
Adjustable and Removable Cummerbund w/ Hypalon Pulls, Eyelets, and Shock Cord. Adjustable and Removable inner side retention straps, can be worn in conjunction with cummerbund for added retention. Easily adjusts from Medium to Large body types. Built in side plate pouches. Inner plate retention straps for proper armor vital coverage. Offset rear shoulder strap improve armor placement. Low Profile Reinforced Drag Handle. Reinforced stitching and bar-tacks through all high stress points and webbing. 10 x 12 or 11 x 14. Body armor in variants to include Steel, Ceramic, Polyethylene, soft or hard construction. Testudo Gen 2 Plate Carrier. (Carrier made of NON-Ballistic materials). When experience, persistence, and theory collide, man-made evolution flourishes. The AR500 Armor® Testudo plate carrier changes the game once again in its new Generation 2 form. The larger companion to our Veritas modular plate carrier, we follow suit and stick with our core principals of professional grade armor carriers with unrivaled value and craftsmanship, using superior components. Now marking the second addition to our signature plate carrier line-up. You will not be disappointed. Unique to the Testudo, it is capable of accommodating either 10 x 12, or large 11 X 14 body armor of any type. With a fully adjustable cummerbund and shoulder straps, the Testudo is versatile and viable for large or medium body types.Rugged side retention buckles and straps are included. Each side removeable for user adjustable level of retention and comfort, compatible with or without cummerbund installed. We retain a lightweight and durable profile by using genuine 500D Cordura nylon for construction.
Strategic lower-offset rear shoulder mounts position the rear plate pocket higher, alleviating the traditional low hanging rear plate pocket as seen on carriers that lost sight of proper armor placement. Inner plate retention straps on both pockets further ensure ideal body armor ride height for optimal vital coverage. 3D Mesh Technology dramatically increases ventilation and air-flow for a cooling and comfort improving effect, located on both body facing inner linings, and the removeable shoulder pads.
Shoulder pads also feature our tri-loop guides and attachment points. Soft loop Velcro lines all webbed sections for added versatility and mounting options. The heavy duty drag handle is fortified by engaging down the rear portion of the plate carrier. Reinforced Bar-tack, double, and double backed stitching throughout contract durability. Dual admin pockets increase storage capacity, both featuring Hypalon easy-to-grip pull tabs for reliable access. The upper admin pocket features elastic divider retention straps while the lower is designed to accommodate our improved Kangaroo magazine pouch insert. Impact resistant buckles are manufactured in the USA and add at least four toughness points in critical areas. The Testudo cummerbund front flap boasts generous Hypalon tabs for easy actuation and adjustment. Fully adjustable for girth and larger frames, the cummerbund has been reinforced with Hypalon eyelet pass-throughs and heavy-duty shock cord, allowing optimal expansion and retention when adjusted.Derived from years of customer feedback, experience, and understanding, the Generation 2 Testudo is all inclusive and on point, ready to protect the warrior out of the gate. Perfection delivered with no additional accessories required, except armor of course. The Testudo front and rear plate pockets are compatible with our Trauma Plate Insert. This insert allows user configurable in conjunction armor systems to be created.
The Trauma Plate Insert accommodates 6 x 6, 6 x 8, and 8 x 10 body armor, and attaches to a dedicated attachment point in each plate pocket. Designed by AR500 Armor® in Phoenix, Arizona, Manufactured to our strict quality standards in Vietnam. Plate Carrier offers a modular system and will launch with an optional array of excellent accessories, and more to follow! Multi-Caliber Kangaroo Mag Pouch : Ultra-light and low profile, our kangaroo pouch features a self-retention inner elastic and non-slip liner to secure up to 3 rifle magazines. Also compatible with our Veritas cummerbund kit system.Plate Pocket Insert : Our Plate Pocket Insert dramatically increases versatility by allowing you to easily create an in-conjunction armor system, reduce armor size, or add soft or hard trauma plates for heart and vital organ coverage. The Plate Pocket Insert is compatible with both front & rear pockets, and accommodates 6 x 6, 6 x 8, and 8 x 10 armor sizes. Simply attach the insert to the attachment panel on the inner pocket of your Veritas or Testudo (Gen 2) plate carrier for your custom configured armor setup. AR500 Armor® Level III Body Armor Specifications.
Level III rifle rated for 7.62x51 M80 Ball. Independently tested to NIJ 101.06.
Most independently reviewed and tested body armor in the world! AR500 Armor® high hard specially treated ballistic steel core construction.
Rigorous quality control standards for consistency and performance. Rugged and stress fracture resistant. Minimally invasive forming process on Multi-Curved models preserves armor integrity.
20-Year maintenance free shelf life. Unparalleled Multi-Hit and stand-alone performance.Outlasts Ceramic, and Polyethylene Body Armor. PAXCON abrasion and chemical resistant coating.
Made in the United States of America! Weight (+/- 5%for PAXCON coating). 10 X 12 ASC 8.0lb. AR500 Armor® Level III Body Armor. Where it all began, AR500 Armor® Level III patented ASC Body Armor.
A revolution in the armor industry by combining guaranteed performance, durability, and value. Our Level III armor serves as the flagship model in our line for those who desire rugged and reliable armor. Capable of defeating 7.62x51 M80 NATO Ball. 308 Winchester at a velocity of up to 2,780 feet per second. This model complies with NIJ Standard-0101.06 for Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor.Independently tested in accordance with NIJ 0101.06 through Oregon Ballistics (OBL), and H. Patented Advanced Shooters Cut (ASC).
Affords you additional room for your rifle stock improving comfort and shooting ergonomics. Compatible with all standard plate carriers that accept SAPI or traditional Shooters Cut body armor with appropriate chest plate pocket size. Looking for protection against high velocity threats such as M193? Look into our level III+ body armor, which is special threat tested to M193 at velocities up to 3,100 feet per second. The item "Level III Testudo Gen 2 Package (by AR500 Armor) Coyote" is in sale since Friday, November 30, 2018.This item is in the category "Sporting Goods\Hunting\Tactical & Duty Gear\Body Armor & Plates". The seller is "ar500_armor" and is located in Phoenix, Arizona. This item can be shipped to United States.