{"product_id":"hoplite-armor-store-body-armor-swimmer-plates-level-iv-26605","title":"Body Armor Swimmer Plates- Level IV (26605)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"102\"\u003eNIJ 0101.06 Certified Level IV Swimmer Plates (26605) — Triple-Curve, Stand-Alone Rifle Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"105\"\u003e~Sold in pairs~\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"158\"\u003e26605 Level IV Swimmer Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium, triple-curve, \u003cstrong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"213\"\u003estand-alone hard armor\u003c\/strong\u003e solution engineered for maximum rifle protection with superior ergonomics and durability. Certified to \u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eNIJ 0101.06 Level IV\u003c\/strong\u003e, this swimmer plate stops armor-piercing rifle threats while offering a slim, body-conforming profile that improves comfort and mobility compared with flat or single-curve designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eManufactured with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"596\"\u003ehigh-density alumina ceramic (Al₂O₃) strike face\u003c\/strong\u003e and a lightweight \u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"651\"\u003elayered polymer composite backer\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 26605 absorbs projectiles within the plate to eliminate dangerous spall common with steel armor. Each plate is finished in rugged \u003cstrong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eblack Cordura® nylon\u003c\/strong\u003e and fitted with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"849\"\u003efoam strike pad\u003c\/strong\u003e to protect against severe drops. Beyond NIJ’s 2-drop requirement, these plates pass an internal \u003cstrong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e10-drop test\u003c\/strong\u003e and are \u003cstrong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eX-ray inspected\u003c\/strong\u003e prior to environmental and ballistic testing for industry-leading QA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eKey SEO Keywords:\u003c\/strong\u003e NIJ 0101.06 Level IV, swimmer plate, triple-curve plate, stand-alone hard armor, alumina ceramic plate, Cordura finish, foam strike pad, multi-hit, no spall, Made in USA, LTC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003eWhy choose the 26605 Swimmer Plate?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eNIJ 0101.06 Level IV certified\u003c\/strong\u003e — stand-alone protection vs AP rifle rounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eTriple-curve ergonomic shape\u003c\/strong\u003e — superior fit, reduced fatigue, improved mobility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eMulti-hit capable\u003c\/strong\u003e — engineered for repeated impacts edge-to-edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003eAl₂O₃ ceramic core + polymer backer\u003c\/strong\u003e — high ballistic performance with zero-spall behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eFoam strike-face pad \u0026amp; Cordura® finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — protects against severe drops and environmental wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003eRigorous QA:\u003c\/strong\u003e X-ray inspection + internal 10-drop validation (NIJ requires 2).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eMade in the USA by LTC\u003c\/strong\u003e — Leading Technology Composites, proven military-grade manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swimmer cut (single-curve) — optimized front cut for greater range of motion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alumina ceramic (Al₂O₃) strike face; layered polymer composite backer; Cordura® nylon cover; foam strike pad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003eProtection:\u003c\/strong\u003e NIJ 0101.06 Level IV (stand-alone) — AP rifle rated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003eMulti-hit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — edge-to-edge protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003eNo spall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polymer backer absorbs fragments — safer than steel plates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard plate carriers — \u003cstrong data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003e8×10\u003c\/strong\u003e (small carriers) and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2461\"\u003e10×12\u003c\/strong\u003e (medium carriers)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eLead time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some sizes may incur \u003cstrong data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2532\"\u003e4–8 week\u003c\/strong\u003e lead time due to demand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003eNominal Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2771\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8 – 6.5 lbs (nominal, depending on size)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2651\"\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2690\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2690\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2671\"\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e IV (NIJ 0101.06)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2771\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2771\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2712\"\u003eSizes (common):\u003c\/strong\u003e 8×10 (Small), 10×12 (Medium) — match plate size to carrier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"3027\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2789\"\u003eBottom line:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 26605 NIJ Level IV Swimmer Plate delivers best-in-class rifle protection in a lightweight, triple-curve package—ideal for operators who need maximum front coverage, enhanced mobility, and American-made ballistic reliability from LTC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"3027\"\u003eROUND DEFEATED\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeapon\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmmunition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eStriking Velocity (ft\/s)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eStriking Velocity (m\/s)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRifle M-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.30-06 AP M2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2880\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e878\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRifle FN FAL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.62x51mm – M80 Ball\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2780\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e847\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRifle FN FAL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.62x51mm – M61 AP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2780\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e847\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRifle M-16 \/ AR-15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.56x45mm – M193 \/ M855 \/ M855A1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e3180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e969\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRifle SVD \/ Dragunov \/ M.G.-PKM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.62x54R – LPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2850\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e869\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRifle SVD \/ Dragunov \/ M.G.-PKM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.62x54R – L \/ LPS \/ B-32 API\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2850\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e869\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRifle AK-47 \/ M \/ SKS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.62x39mm – API\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e732\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRifle AK-47 \/ M \/ SKS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.62x39mm – Ball \/ Steel Core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e732\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSAPI SIZING SPECIFICATIONS \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eDimensions (in)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eAvg Weight (lbs)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eRecommended Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd 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