CASTLE12 IIIA+ Lightweight Soft Armor Plates — Pair
The CASTLE12 IIIA+ Lightweight Soft Armor Plates provide stand-alone ballistic protection in a lightweight,
flexible format. Each plate weighs an average of just 500 g and measures approximately 15 mm thick,
helping reduce the weight of your protective equipment.
Available in two sizes — 250 × 300 mm and 240 × 320 mm —
these plates are designed for use in compatible armor carriers.
Each set includes two plates.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Available Sizes | 250 × 300 mm / 240 × 320 mm |
| Average Weight | 500 g per plate |
| Average Thickness | 15 mm |
| Armor Type | Soft armor |
| Configuration | Stand-alone |
| Package Contents | Two soft armor plates |
Ballistic Protection
Designed to provide protection against the following specified ammunition:
- 9 mm FMJ
- .44 Magnum
- FN 5.7 × 28 mm SS197SR
- 7.62 × 25 mm Tokarev FMJ
Protection claims apply to the specified ammunition and corresponding test conditions.
U.S. Laboratory Testing — NIJ Standard 0101.07
Ballistic testing was conducted at Element U.S. Space & Defense in the United States using test methods based on NIJ Standard 0101.07.
A single plate was tested with six rounds of .44 Magnum SJHP and two rounds of 7.62 × 25 mm Tokarev FMJ, for a total of eight shots on the same plate.
.44 Magnum SJHP — Six Shots
| Shot | Velocity (m/s) | Backface Deformation (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 444.4 | 12.4 |
| 2 | 438.3 | 12.2 |
| 3 | 434.6 | 7.5 |
| 4 | 434.0 | 3.2 |
| 5 | 434.0 | 5.8 |
| 6 | 432.5 | 10.8 |
7.62 × 25 mm Tokarev FMJ — Two Shots
| Shot | Velocity (m/s) | Backface Deformation (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 520.6 | 5.4 |
| 2 | 521.8 | 3.4 |
Backface deformation (BFD) is the depth of the indentation recorded in the backing material behind the armor following an impact.
The results above describe the tested sample under the laboratory’s specified conditions.