Level III Plates
![Spartan Armor Systems Omega™ AR500 Body Armor Single Plate](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/products/ATC_AR500_ARM_10x12__95486.1510625810.500.500_{width}x.jpg?v=1647470401)
![Legacy Lightweight Level III Polyethylene Body Armor Plate Black Color](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/products/IMG_9969-scaled-e1618176512325_{width}x.jpg?v=1622479606)
![Spartan Armor Systems Omega™ AR500 Body Armor Side Plates Armor Set of Two](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/products/ar500-body-armor-side-plate-6x6__68590.1523147895.500.500_{width}x.jpg?v=1647473900)
![Spartan Armor AR500 Level III Achilles Plate Carrier Package](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/products/ar500-body-armor-achilles-package-black_{width}x.jpg?v=1612869595)
![Spartan Armor Systems Level III AR500 And Legion XL Plate Carrier Package in Grey](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/products/legion-xl-ar500-package__62839.1553879661.900.900_{width}x.jpg?v=1621506997)
![DFNDR Armor Lightweight Level III Bulletproof Armor Plate](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/products/Level-3-SAPI-Cut-Rifle-Plate-Black_Rifle-Plates_Armor_Show_W_DFNDR-Armor_{width}x.jpg?v=1612868726)
![AR500 Armor Freeman™ Body Armor Bundle in Black](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/products/freeman_blk_9x9_iii_fl_bundle_1_{width}x.jpg?v=1649095186)
![Spartan Armor Systems Omega™ AR500 Body Armor Shooter's Cut Set of Two](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/products/ar500-body-armor-side-plate-10x12-spartan-armor-systems__17816.1525884235.500.500_{width}x.jpg?v=1647640184)
![Level-4 Armor Level III Backpack Armor Insert (UHMWPE)](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/products/body-armor-level-3-III-4-IV-plate_{width}x.jpg?v=1675367315)
![Predator Armor Level III Shooter's Cut Single Plate](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/files/d3b136_c9d47a81c5bf497c8a5313a6d2ebda57_mv2_{width}x.webp?v=1682448967)
![Spartan Armor Systems AR500 Omega™ Leonidas Plate Carrier Package](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/products/leonidas-ar550-package__black_{width}x.jpg?v=1648425136)
![Level-4 Armor Level III Armor Plate (UHMWPE)](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/products/body-armor-level-3-III-4-IV-plate_5d20c35b-9d59-4993-8759-ccd71e1d2489_{width}x.jpg?v=1677794445)
![Spartan Armor Level III Elaphros Lightweight Armor Plates (Set of Two)](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/products/levelII-body-armor-qtr__25156.1542789693.900.900_{width}x.jpg?v=1612868381)
![Chase Tactical NIJ Level III/IV 34i1 ICW Armor Plate](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/products/SAPI-Cut_{width}x.jpg?v=1612869419)
![Spartan Armor Systems Omega™ AR500 Body Armor Swimmer's Cut Set of Two](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/products/AR500-swimmers-cut-single-curve__41269.1525881175.500.500_749328eb-2e0f-4eeb-b597-46aa3f694195_{width}x.jpg?v=1647642167)
![ProtectPlate® - 10"x12" NIJ Level III Armor Plate](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/products/MainBack_1_{width}x.png?v=1679962196)
![Armor Importers of Texas Ultralight Polyethylene Plate Insert Rifle Rated Level III Compliant (Single Plate)](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/products/ultralight-polyethylene-plate-insert-rifle-rated-level-iii-compliant-_single-plate_.img2_c842d5ee-f51b-43bc-95d6-74fa07056394_{width}x.jpg?v=1634765645)
![TacMed Solutions DKX M3 Series Ballistic Plates](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/products/DKX-M3_1-ShootersCut10x12Composite_250b8e90-d6c7-4130-8afa-38f21a06fddb_{width}x.jpg?v=1663003484)
![ProtectVest® L3 - 10"x12" Level III Bulletproof Vest](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/products/BulletproofZone360Photos-5_7fc7b904-e822-4b27-b467-95fb1b3bcf5d_{width}x.jpg?v=1662601564)
![Adept Armor Storm Foundation Level III Standalone Up-Armorable Hard Armor Plate](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/products/storm_foundation1_{width}x.jpg?v=1651773015)
![Ace Link Armor Level III Swimmer's Cut](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/products/ace-link-product-levelIII-shooters-cut-hard-armor-plate-1_{width}x.jpg?v=1624445553)
![Protection Group Denmark Berserker NIJ Level III and IV SAPI Hard Armor](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/products/SINGLE-4.fill_{width}x.jpg?v=1645741077)
![ExecDefense USA Level III Hard Armor Plate (Stand Alone)](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/files/p_44824154-e524-4a87-87b7-4562dd46dfb0_{width}x.jpg?v=1687802155)
![Armor Express Abrams H UL III SA](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/products/armor-express-abrams-h-ul-III-sa_{width}x.png?v=1677796302)
![ProtectVest® L3 Air Mini - 8"x10" Extremely Lightweight Level III Bulletproof Vest (FITS CHILDREN)](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/products/BulletproofZone360Photos-5_092b2247-9b14-480b-aeb7-1f5bc82767b7_{width}x.jpg?v=1662601754)
![ProtectVest® L3 Air - 10"x12" Extremely Lightweight Level III Bulletproof Vest](http://bulletproofzone.com/cdn/shop/products/BulletproofZone360Photos-5_6330e8b2-d290-4cb8-9028-441316ac5c00_{width}x.jpg?v=1662601724)
Level III Body Armor | Level 3 Body Armor
The first level of protection against rifle rounds is Level III body armor. To be classified as Level III, plates must be able to withstand six shots from a 7.62x51 NATO round traveling at 2780 ft/s. They are also capable of countering AK 47 rounds.
Hard rigid plates commonly made of ceramics, polyethylene, steel, or titanium are used for this armor protection level. They usually have a back-lining of pressed laminate which enhances its resistance power.
Advantages of hard armor
- Extremely bullet-resistant – ideal for heavy combat
- Can be worn externally – this eases some of the inconvenience associated with hard armor
- Unlike the concealed vest, it is not required to be worn all the time – it is easier to take on and off as needed
Disadvantages of hard armor
- Short lifespan
- Easily detected
- Uncomfortable (certainly in hot/warm weather) and bulky
- Increases the overall weight of safety gear
- Can hurt the wearer in case they slip, fall, role on the ground, or are in a crouching position
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