Hard Armour
Hard armour plates are designed to increase the level of protection to existing body armour and are inserted into pockets of the carrier. They are manufactured using a variety of different materials and in different combinations to cater to customer budgets and weight constraints. The following table lists the threat level provided by the armour plate and any additional protection from specific threats as tested by Ballistic Edge Research Laboratories.
Silicon Carbide/Dyneema® (Scud 3+ pictured)
SCA 3+
SCUD 3+
SCA 4
Model/
Threat
Level
Additional Threat Level Provided
Dimensions
(cm)
Mass
(Kg)
100% Dyneema® Ultralite Hard Armour Plates
Ultralite 3+
Level 3+
+7.62 x 39 MSC @ 750 m/s
+5.56 x 45 SS109 @ 930 m/s
24.5 x 29.5
23 x 28.5
1.70
1.50
Note: Ultralite 3+ must be used with a Level IIIA Vest.
Ultralite 3
Level 3+
+7.62 x 39 MSC @ 750 m/s
Standalone
24.5 x 29.5
23 x 28.5
1.25
1.15
Note: Can be used on most vests.
Ultralite 3VSP
Level 3
Upgrade Plate
Not applicable
24.5 x 29.5
23 x 28.5
1.15
1.10
Note: Ultralite 3 VSP must be used with a minimum Level II vest.
Ultralite P
Upgrade Plate
7.62 x 25 AP
24.5 x 29.5
23 x 28.5
0.55
0.50
Note: Ultrlite P must be used with a minimum Level IIA vest.
Alumina Oxide Strike Face Combined With Aramid or Dyneema®
CPUD 4+
To be announced
25 x 30
23 x 28.5
To be announced
CPUD 3+
To be announced
25 x 30
23 x 28.5
To be announced
CPA 3+
To be announced
25 x 30
23 x 28.5
To be announced
Silicon Carbide Strike Face Combined With Aramid or Dyneema®
Ultralite 4
Level 4
Not applicable
25 x 30
23 x 28.5
2.45kg
SCA 4
Not applicable
25 x 30
23 x 28.5
To be announced
SCUD 3+
Level 3+
7.26 x 39 FMJ (MSC) @ 750 m/s
25 x 30
23 x 28.5
To be announced
SCA 3+
To be announced
25 x 30
23 x 28.5
To be announced
