{"product_id":"body-armor-side-plates-level-iii-23707","title":"Body Armor Side Plates- Level III++ (23707)","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"82\"\u003eLevel III++ Side Plates (23707)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"647\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"119\"\u003eLevel III++ Side Plates (23707)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eSold as a set of two plates\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eCompact, lightweight, and NIJ-certified, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"232\"\u003e23707 Level III++ Side Plates\u003c\/strong\u003e deliver mission-grade lateral protection for plate carriers and tactical rigs. Built from a high-density \u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"365\"\u003ealumina (Al₂O₃) ceramic\u003c\/strong\u003e strike face with a layered \u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"421\"\u003epolymer composite backer\u003c\/strong\u003e, these side plates \u003cstrong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eabsorb rounds on impact\u003c\/strong\u003e (no dangerous spall) and provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"528\"\u003estand-alone, multi-hit\u003c\/strong\u003e ballistic performance—including enhanced protection vs \u003cstrong data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eM855 \/ SS109\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"638\"\u003e7.62×39 mild-steel-core (MSC)\u003c\/strong\u003e threats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eWhy choose the 23707 Side Plates?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eNIJ 0101.06 certified — Level III++\u003c\/strong\u003e ballistic protection for side applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"881\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"881\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eSpecial Threat performance\u003c\/strong\u003e vs M855\/SS109 and 7.62×39 MSC—higher protection than standard Level III.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eAlumina ceramic core + polymer backer\u003c\/strong\u003e — high energy absorption, multi-hit capacity, and zero-spall behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eIndustry leading value:\u003c\/strong\u003e outperform comparable III \/ III+ \/ III++ options at a significantly lower cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eUltra-light for side armor:\u003c\/strong\u003e starts at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e~1.4 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e for the 6\"×6\" plate — minimal bulk, improved mobility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eMade in the USA by LTC (Leading Technology Composites)\u003c\/strong\u003e — proven military-grade manufacturing and QA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Level III++ Side Plates (set of two)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-density \u003cstrong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eAl₂O₃ (alumina) ceramic\u003c\/strong\u003e strike face; layered \u003cstrong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003epolymer composite\u003c\/strong\u003e backer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eBallistic Behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounds absorbed within the plate (minimizes spall); multi-hit, edge-to-edge protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003eNIJ 0101.06\u003c\/strong\u003e tested and certified to Level III++ standards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits standard medium plate carriers with 6×6 side plate pockets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003eUse Cases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tactical side protection for SWAT, special operations, security contractors, LE and military personnel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003eSpecs (Nominal)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\" × 6\" side plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~\u003cstrong data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003e1.4 lbs each\u003c\/strong\u003e (nominal)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003e1.1\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (nominal)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003eset of two plates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eLead Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some sizes\/items may incur a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003e4–10 week\u003c\/strong\u003e lead time due to material sourcing and demand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003eFit \u0026amp; Integration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2605\"\u003eInstall the 6×6 side plates in your carrier’s side pockets to add lateral coverage for ribs, obliques, and lower torso. These plates are designed to complement front\/back SAPI\/Swimmer plates and shoulder\/femoral systems to create a full-coverage loadout that balances protection and mobility. Always match plate size to your carrier pocket and verify fit before field use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003eQuality Assurance \u0026amp; Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2871\"\u003eEach plate is manufactured and QA-inspected by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003eLTC (Leading Technology Composites)\u003c\/strong\u003e in the USA. Plates undergo rigorous inspection and testing protocols to meet NIJ ballistic standards and deliver consistent battlefield performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"3050\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2892\"\u003eCall to action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very limited quantities available. 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