The CASTLE12 RF3 Lightweight Multi-Curve SiC Ballistic Plate combines a silicon carbide ceramic strike face with a UHMWPE composite backing in a stand-alone hard armor configuration.<\/p>\n
With an approximate thickness of 20 mm, the plate provides a lower-profile configuration than CASTLE12 RF3 models with an approximately 30 mm construction. Its multi-curve geometry provides a contoured profile for use in compatible plate carriers.<\/p>\n
Two metric plate sizes are available\u201425 \u00d7 30 cm and 24 \u00d7 32 cm. This product is sold as a pair.<\/p>\n
Test Laboratory: U.S. OBL ballistic laboratory
\nTest Method: NIJ Standard 0101.07
\nThreat Condition: NIJ Standard 0123.00 RF3
\nTest Threat: .30-06 M2 AP \/ 7.62 \u00d7 63 mm
\nProjectile Weight: Nominal 166 grain
\nPublished Test Velocity: 2,850\u20132,910 ft\/s, approximately 869\u2013887 m\/s
\nPenetration Result: No complete penetration
\nPublished BFD Results: 41 mm and 40 mm
\nArmor Configuration: Stand-Alone
\nNIJ Standard 0123.00 defines the RF3 threat as .30-06 M2 AP with a nominal projectile mass of approximately 165.7 grain and a reference velocity of 2,880 ft\/s. NIJ Standard 0101.07 provides the applicable body armor performance requirements and test methods.<\/p>\n
Strike Face: Silicon Carbide Ceramic, SiC
\nComposite Backing: Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene, UHMWPE
\nProfile: Multi-Curve
\nNominal Thickness: Approximately 20 mm
\nArmor Configuration: Stand-Alone
\nThe SiC ceramic strike face and UHMWPE composite backing form a hard armor system developed for RF3 rifle-threat applications while maintaining an approximately 20 mm plate profile.<\/p>\n
25 \u00d7 30 cm<\/strong> 24 \u00d7 32 cm<\/strong> Package Contents<\/strong> Before ordering, verify the internal dimensions, opening width, thickness capacity and curvature compatibility of the plate-carrier pockets. RF3 is the current NIJ rifle protection designation corresponding to the former NIJ Level IV nomenclature. The ballistic performance information applies only to the tested model, plate size, material construction and test configuration.
\nDimensions: Approximately 25 \u00d7 30 \u00d7 2 cm
\nImperial Dimensions: Approximately 9.8 \u00d7 11.8 \u00d7 0.8 in
\nWeight: Approximately 2.5 kg \/ 5.5 lb per plate<\/p>\n
\nDimensions: Approximately 24 \u00d7 32 \u00d7 2 cm
\nImperial Dimensions: Approximately 9.4 \u00d7 12.6 \u00d7 0.8 in
\nWeight: Approximately 2.7 kg \/ 6.0 lb per plate<\/p>\n
\nSales Configuration: Sold as a pair
\nPackage Contents: Two hard armor plates
\nAvailable Sizes: 25 \u00d7 30 cm and 24 \u00d7 32 cm
\nProfile: Multi-Curve
\nArmor Configuration: Stand-Alone<\/p>\nSelecting the Correct Plate Size<\/h2>\n
\nCarrier size designations such as M, L or XL do not by themselves guarantee compatibility with a specific ballistic plate.<\/p>\nRF3 and the Former Level IV Designation<\/h2>\n
\nThe product page may use \u201cformer Level IV\u201d as a secondary explanatory or search term, but it should not present RF3 and Level IV as two separate protection ratings.<\/p>\nImportant Notice<\/h2>\n
\nActual performance may be affected by projectile construction, impact velocity, angle of incidence, hit location, environmental exposure, product condition and prior damage.
\nA plate that has sustained ballistic impact, severe blunt impact, ceramic cracking, delamination, fire exposure or chemical contamination should be removed from service and professionally inspected or replaced.
\nFinal specifications are subject to the product label, official test report and order documentation.<\/p>\n