Is the HESCO 4800 Worth the Investment? A Detailed Look at Performance vs. Cost

HESCO 4800 body protection plates are quite simply the best protection plates out there. Being part of HESCO’s flagship 800 series, they are more expensive than many other standalone body armor plates. However, their price point is more than offset by their vastly superior performance against all manners of threats in extremely volatile environments. They have been built for fast-moving and fluid battlefields where speed and maneuverability are particularly important. These plates are ideal for combat zones that require extensive protection and rapid movement. 

HESCO 4800 series plates are purpose-built for NJI level 4 performance with cutting-edge technology and next-generation materials. This is the very highest protection level for personal body armor plates. 

All HESCO 800 series armor plates and the 4800 series in particular are far lighter than other competing personal protection plates in their class, while offering the same level of protection as their heavier counterparts. Like other HESCO products, the 4800 series body plates also come equipped with a factory-installed water-resistant and durable coating. 

The 800 series’ main claim to fame is that it has been created from the ground up with SPECTRA—Honeywell’s next-generation composite fabric. Not only is this material 15 times stronger than even pure steel, but it also weighs much less. This composite fabric reduces overall weight by as much as 40% even as it retains its flexibility and the strength to protect you from the very worst dangers in a hostile environment.

The HESCO 4800 may be light in weight, but it’s certainly no lightweight when it comes to protecting you against danger. In fact, it offers exceptional protection against extremely powerful and dangerous military rifle rounds, including 7.62×51 NATO, as well as its parent cartridge—the .30-06 AP (armor piercing) projectile. 

The HESCO 4800 series offers seamless compatibility with BI 4100 and BI 4101N Level IV Side Plates. This potent combination offers 360-degree protection against different projectiles, shrapnel, blunt force and edged weapons trauma threats to the torso, sides, and chest areas of the body. 

Key Features of the 4800 Series

• Liquid-resistant 
• Lightweight and portable
• Multi-curve design to avoid discomfort even during prolonged use 
• Next-gen SPECTRA technology and materials 
• Available in military-style SAPI cut and LE-type Shooter cut 
• Extremely durable
• Precision quality control throughout the manufacturing process 
• Cordura fabric with Polyurethane coating finish

Why Choose HESCO?

All of HESCO’s personal body protection products are precision-engineered to withstand the harshest conditions and have been built with top-quality materials. They have been designed with comfort in mind and are light enough to be worn for extensive duty hours. These are the qualities that have ensured HESCO body protection solutions are the first choice of our nation’s armed forces, who rely on their protection in battlefields all over the world. 

When faced with the gravest extreme, HESCO 4800 body protection plates are your best chance to get back home safely!