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The DFNDR Armor® Rifle Rated Level III+ Core Essential system is the budget friendly sister model to our flagship Level III+ plate. Identical in performance, this armor is specifically designed to defeat the Mild Steel Core Chinese and PS Ball Russian 7.62x39 AK-47 threats. This system also defeats standard lead core .308, 7.62, .223 and 5.56 threats at a weight of 3.1 lbs. for a Medium Size plate. Our Level III+ Core Essential rifle rated hard armor plates are designed with a multi-curve profile to provide an ergonomic and comfortable fitting armor system that is intended to wear against your body all day.
- Protection level
- III
- NIJ CPL
- Active as of May 6, 2022, NIJ 0101.06
Read from the NIJ CPL, Oct 13, 2026
Check it on the NIJ list - Tested to
- NIJ 0101.06
Listed by NIJ, read Oct 13, 2026 - Armor type
- Hard Armor
Classification
Gender: NeutralWarranty Period: 5 YearsAvailable Shapes: Single CurveAvailable Cuts: SAPI CutMaterial Composition: UHMWPEBuoyancy: PositiveBerry Compliant: No
Safety Data Sheet · From Engense Inc.
Documents · From Engense Inc.
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- Trade and export data5HS, HTS, ECCN, USML and Schedule B codes
- Specifications3Thickness, areal density, composition and care
- NIJ registry detailListee name and the CPL record link
- Manufacturer linksProduct page and test footage