Hesco L211 vs. Level III Plates: The Real Differences That Could Save Your Life

HESCO’s L211 series plates have been designed for one express purpose: To protect you in every situation where concealability and protection are primary concerns. This is a state-of-the-art Special Rifle Threat (SRT) series of body armor plates that effectively combine the core advantages of the very best low-visibility armor around with protection from both light and medium armor-piercing (AP) military rifle rounds. 

These plates are so light you can wear them for extensive duty hours in a concealed manner, effectively making them a great solution for VVIP protection as well. At the same time, they are tough and reliable enough to protect you against various AP rifle ammo threats. HESCO has concentrated on a combination of quality and value. That’s precisely why it’s considered a markedly less expensive option than most competing products. 

The HESCO L211 Armor Plate: Discreet Yet Effective Protection 

These body armor plates are manufactured with cutting-edge composite materials that are highly durable. They are also coated with liquid-resistant Polyurethane and can be found in Cordura fabric finish. 

They can effectively stop many common military rifle AP projectiles, ranging from the regular Lead Core rounds of the AK47 assault rifle to the powerful 7.62×39 armor-piercing incendiary round. They can also survive multiple hits from 556 NATO green tips.

Weighing in at a mere 4.9 lbs., they are so light you can wear them without any discomfort. They are available in Shooter Cut and Single Curve configurations—as per the purchaser’s personal preferences. These plates offer seamless compatibility with the BI L110 SRT Side Plate series to ensure a full 360 spectrum zone of protection. 

HESCO 600 Level III+ series: The Ultimate Choice for the True Warrior! 

The HESCO series 600 level III+ armor plate offers unbeatable protection. HESCO has created these ultra-high-performance plates for SWAT units and other tactical teams that conduct very high speed and high mobility operations, and are not concerned with concealability, but rather depend on maximum speed and protection for their survival on the battlefield. 

HESCO level III+ plates, such as their premier 600 series, are like other HESCO ballistic inserts in the sense that they have been built from the ground up according to very high quality control standards. You can rely on these plates to not just meet but actually exceed all National Institute of Justice’s requirements with regard to personal body protection armor. 

All of HESCO’s 600 series plates have been manufactured keeping in mind the long-term comfort for individuals who have to wear them throughout their deployment in a hostile environment. This series is deemed to be ideal for extensive operations even behind enemy lines since they provide greater mobility when it comes to lengthy patrols as well as rapid maneuvers.

All HESCO personal body products are subject to stringent tests and are made in the USA. In fact, they have been chosen by the nation’s armed forces for over 2 decades. When the chips are down, you can always rely on your highly effective HESCO L211 plates to keep you safe.