AR600 Steel = Thinner and Lighter Plates. Our Peltast AR600 steel plates have allowed us to provide the same protection as the Hoplite AR500 but at significant savings in weight. Meaning that these are lighter and thinner compared to any other steel plates available on the market today. We are proud to say that these are made right here in Ontario. Our Peltast AR600 Steel Plates are rated to stop up to .308 as well as all intermediary calibres including m855 and armor piercing 5.56 and 7.62×39. Putting them at NIJ level 3 . To see a detailed breakdown of NIJ Levels, please click here. The Peltast Level 3 AR600 Steel plates use our proprietary coating system that protects the wearer against spalling for up to 6 shots*. These plates will fit any plate carrier designed for a 10×12 or a SAPI Medium plates. Specifications Material AR600 STEEL Size 250x300mm/ 10”x12” Colour Black/Light Blue Unit Weight (aprox) 3.2kg/6.8lbs Thickness 11mm Ballistic Level NIJ III All armour sales are final. Weight /- 5% Thickness /- 10% *Results vary depending on caliber.
