26300 NIJ 04 Certified Level IV Plate – Lightweight Triple-Curve Boron Carbide Armor
The 26300 Level IV Plate is a premium ballistic solution built for maximum protection, lightweight performance, and ergonomic comfort. Featuring a Boron Carbide ceramic core paired with a Dyneema HB212 composite backer, this plate delivers cutting-edge protection against today’s most advanced rifle threats.
Superior Protection:
Certified to the NIJ 0101.04 Level IV Standard, the 26300 is engineered to defeat multiple hits from:
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5.56 NATO: M193, M855 (Green Tip), M855A1
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7.62x39mm: FMJ, M1943, API
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7.62x51mm NATO: M80 Ball, M61 AP, M80A1
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7.62x54R: LPS, B-32 API
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.30-06 AP M2
This plate provides unmatched ballistic coverage while maintaining a lightweight, triple-curve design for superior fit and long-term wearability.
Key Features:
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NIJ 0101.04 Certified Level IV protection – stops AP rifle threats including 30.06 M2 AP
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Boron Carbide ceramic strike face – one of the hardest and lightest ceramics available
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Dyneema HB212 backer plate – advanced lightweight composite for strength and durability
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Triple-Curve ergonomics – maximum comfort and body conformity
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Multi-Hit capable – designed for repeated impact protection
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Extraordinarily lightweight for Level IV armor – reduces fatigue without sacrificing safety
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Fits all standard SAPI-cut carriers – match plate size to carrier size
Sizes & Weights (Nominal):
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Small: 8.75” x 11.75” – 5 lbs.
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Medium: 9.5” x 12.5” – 5.75 lbs.
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Large: 10.25” x 13.25” – 6.85 lbs.
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XL: 11” x 14” – 7.5 lbs.
Thickness: 0.80”
Lead Time:
Some popular sizes may require a 4–6 week lead time due to high demand.
The 26300 NIJ Level IV Plate represents one of the lightest, most advanced rifle-rated ballistic plates available, offering military-grade protection at a discounted price—a true high-end solution for those who demand the best in body armor performance.
ROUNDS DEFEATED
| Weapon | Ammunition | Striking Velocity (ft/s) | Striking Velocity (m/s) |
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| Rifle M-1 | .30-06 AP M2 | 2880 | 878 |
| Rifle FN FAL | 7.62x51mm - M80 Ball | 2780 | 847 |
| Rifle FN FAL | 7.62x51mm - M61 AP | 2780 | 847 |
| Rifle M-16 / AR-15 | 5.56x45mm - M193 / M855 / M855A1 | 3180 | 969 |
| Rifle SVD / Dragunov / M.G.-PKM | 7.62x54R - LPS | 2850 | 869 |
| Rifle SVD / Dragunov / M.G.-PKM | 7.62x54R - L / LPS / B-32 API | 2850 | 869 |
| Rifle AK-47 / M / SKS | 7.62x39mm - API | 2400 | 732 |
| Rifle AK-47 / M / SKS | 7.62x39mm - Ball / Steel Core | 2400 | 732 |