This ESAPI plate, which stands for “Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts”, is NIJ level 4 rated, stand alone and multicurved. The plate has an ergonomic Shooters cut, which means that your arms can move freely. In order to protect the plate from impact, PGD has also applied a thin layer of foam all the way around the plate.
The plate is made of one large piece of Monolithic SIC ceramic, providing FULL edge-to-edge ceramic that protects against edge shots throughout the visible area of the plate. Plates without edge-to-edge instead have a hard edge of foam, which reduces the protection area of the plate.
Protects against the following:
1 Shot 30 Cal. 166 gr. APM2
1 Shot 7.62x54R 150 gr. B32
7.62x51 NATO M80, 7.62x39 MSC AK47, 5.56x45 NATO SS109 / M855 / M855A1
Material: Monolithic SIC ceramic
Protection: NIJ Level IV (Stand Alone)
Dimensions: 285 x 361 x 26mm
Weight: 4000g (1 plate)
ESAPI cut / Multicurved
Care Instructions: clean with a damp cloth