Arsenal Patriota Reinforced Armor Plate, Class 4 Protection (Armox600T, 6 mm) — 1 pc.

Brand: Specprom. Product type: Military Equipment > Armor Plates > Class 4 Protection. This reinforced steel armor plate is designed for reliable personal protection, weighs 3.6 kg, features an anatomical curve conforming to the chest for ease of movement and aiming, and meets the requirements of Class 4 protection according to DSTU.

Materials and Construction

The main sheet is made of Swedish SSAB armor steel — Armox 600T. The title specifies Armox600T 6 mm, while the technical description indicates a nominal thickness of 6.5 mm; the metal hardness is approximately 600 Brinell. The front surface of the plate is covered with Ukrainian-made ballistic felt, laminated with PVC film to protect against moisture and enhance corrosion resistance.

Anti-fragmentation and Damping Solutions

To reduce the risk of fragmentation injury, a lightweight internal anti-fragmentation layer of our own design is used, ensuring minimal weight and effective protection. Behind the plate, an 8 mm thick EVA damper with a density of 80 kg/m3 is installed, which significantly surpasses standard expanded polyethylene dampers (30–35 kg/m3) in parameters: it hardly deforms over time and reduces the risk of behind-armor blunt trauma.

Geometry and Dimensions

Plate dimensions: 25×30 cm with an anatomical curve across the width. The corners are cut for freedom of movement and convenience when aiming and shooting. The total thickness of the plate with coating is 22 mm.

Certification and Testing

Each armor plate has a unique number and production date and belongs to a specific batch. Batches undergo testing in a certified laboratory for compliance with DSTU 8782:2018 under normal conditions. Based on the test results, a batch certificate valid for 6 months from the date of issue and a test protocol are provided; these documents are available for review on the product page.

Ballistic Characteristics (according to DSTU for Class 4)

• SVD rifle: 7.62-mm cartridge 57-N-323s (LPS) or equivalent — bullet velocity 850±15 m/s.
• AK-74 assault rifle: 5.45 mm cartridge, 7N10s (PP) bullet with steel heat-strengthened core — bullet velocity 910±15 m/s.
• Additionally, it can withstand the AK-74 assault rifle with 7N6M bullet.
• As part of body armor with a soft ballistic package of Class 2, it withstands AKM 7.62×39, 57-BZ-231 bullet (armor-piercing incendiary) — bullet velocity 745±15 m/s.

Note: since 1989, the ST-M2 bullet cartridge (core hardness 65 HRC) has been produced instead of the LPS cartridge, which is an analog of the B-32 bullet in terms of core shape and material.

Advantages over Ceramic Plates

Ceramic plates are often single-use and require replacement after the first hit, creating logistical and weight limitations in the field. Steel armor plates, like this one, can withstand multiple shots without significant degradation of protective properties and have less behind-armor deformation. This allows impact energy to be distributed more evenly across the plate's surface, reducing the risk of rib fractures and internal injuries compared to ceramic counterparts.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Armox 600T (6 mm specified in title, nominal thickness 6.5 mm in description), hardness ≈ 600 Brinell.
• Weight: 3.6 kg.
• Dimensions: 25×30 cm, anatomical curve, cut corners.
• Total thickness with coating: 22 mm.
• Anti-fragmentation layer: ballistic felt + PVC lamination.
• Damper: EVA 8 mm, density 80 kg/m3.
• Certification: tested according to DSTU 8782:2018, batch certificate and protocol.

This armor plate is designed for those who require reliable Class 4 protection with optimal weight and durability. The design and materials used provide a high level of protection against modern ballistic threats with minimal risk of behind-armor blunt trauma. Additional technical details and documents are available on the manufacturer's or seller's product page.

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