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HESCO 800 Series Plates:  BI 4800

The flagship 800 series is designed to perform in fast moving, highly volatile environments which require extensive protection and maneuverability.  Using next generation materials, 800 Series plates are the lightest weight and highest quality plates in their class. Finished with a highly durable wrap and water-resistant coating, 800 Series armor delivers unsurpassed quality in feel and performance.  800 Series is made with a next gen composite fabric developed by Honeywell. SPECTRA is pound-for-pound 15 times stronger than steel. It helps reduce the overall weight by as much as 40% while still maintaining its strength and flexibility.  The 4800 features lightweight Level IV plate designed with next gen materials and technology to provide the ultimate solution from HESCO Armors in every point.  The 4800 Armor Plate NIJ Level IV protects the wearer against the most dangerous rifle cartridges including; .30-06 AP, 7.62×51 NATO, .308 Winchester FMJ.

HESCO 800 Series & 4800 Level IV Stand Alone Features

  • Next gen SPECTRA materials and technology
  • Comfortable multi-curve designs
  • Law enforcement-style Shooter cut and military style SAPI cut
  • Highly durable, water resistant Polyurethane coated Cordura fabric finish
  • Precision quality control

Specifications:

Weight: 4.9 lb./2.2kg (1.04”/26mm)

Protection: NIJ Level IV; .30-06 AP, 7.62×51 NATO, 308 Winchester FMJ, and others, see HESCO Ballistic references

Material: SPECTRA

The HESCO 4800 Level IV Stand Alone Armor Plate is made with the most advanced tech HESCO Armors developed, it incorporates the SPECTRA composite technology to provide the best possible armor plate while keeping it as light as possible, with the addition of Side Plates the 4800 can provide even better protection so the wearer can stand their ground with confidence knowing, they are being protected by one of the best armor plates there is. The price is premium but so is the product, 4800 is highly recommended if you are up against serious firepower.

The HESCO 4800 is compatible with BI 4100 & BI 4101 Level IV Side Plates to create the best protection possible.

May be paired with Rifle Rated Side Plates Available: HESCO Rifle Rated Side Plates

Only The Best Cutting-Edge Materials

HESCO Ballistic Inserts are manufactured to the highest quality standards at our state-of-the-art facility in Aberdeen, Washington, USA.

HESCO specializes in the research, engineering, design, production and fulfillment of body armor solutions, using only the finest materials available, so you can rely on the performance you expect when it counts the most

Tested and verified to meet or exceed ballistic resistance as specified under NIJ Standard-0101.06 plus Special Threats validated.

HESCO products have been protecting brave men and women in the military for more than 20 years. HESCO products are engineered to exceed the rigorous National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standards.

Tests are conducted at world-class laboratories under the most stringent protocols to ensure your armor provides complete protection.

Tests Include:

  1. KINETIC IMPACT INCLUDING BALLISTIC, BLAST, FRAGMENT, STAB
  2. OPERATIONAL DURABILITY INCLUDING DROP IMPACT, VIBRATION, SHOCK
  3. UV AND TEMPERATURE EXTREMES
  4. CHEMICAL, FUNGUS AND FLUID RESISTANCE
  5. ALTITUDE
  6. X-RAY INSPECTION
  7. BUOYANCY
  8. COMFORT AND ERGONOMICS

Prices are for two plates.

Note: export regulations apply, sold only to verified purchasers.

Please read our Armor Order Page prior to initiating an armor sale.

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Plate Size

10.25×13.25 Large SAPI Cut, 10×12 Shooter Cut, 11×14 Extra Large SAPI Cut, 8.75×11.75 Small SAPI Cut, 8×10 Shooter Cut, 9.5×12.5 Medium SAPI Cut