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Leonidas plate carrier and Spartan Omega AR500 body armor package.
8 reviews Spartan Armor Systems AR500 Omega Leonidas Plate Carrier Package from $440.76 $463.96
Advanced plate carrier that is feature packed 500 Denier  Front Top Zippered Admin Pouch Front Lower Velcro kangaroo pouch PALS web attachment points covering the front, back and shoulders of the vest Mil spec laser cut PALS Webbing on the shoulders Cummerbund is designed to hold a 5"x15" IIIA soft armor inside each side. Cummerbund has a proprietary retained shock cord system to allow stretch while being held in place to stop sagging. Cummerbund is removable and the carrier is equipped with removable quick release buckles Genuine US Mil Spec Webbing Velcro on the back Drag Handle keeps it in place Heavy Duty bar tacking at key stress points Communication or hydration hose guides  Padded Front and back interior of carrier with airflow channels sewn in Front and back areas of Velcro for identifiers Bottom Loading Plate Pockets accepts 10x12, SAPI and Similar Armor All pieces Made in USA, assembled in Mexico *Note* This plate carrier by itself will only hold 5x15 Soft Armor Panels, this package will come with a molle system to attach on your 6x6 or 6x8 side plates.  Leonidas Plate Carrier System with Spartan Armor Systems™ Omega™ AR500 Body Armor The Leonidas plate carrier is an advanced plate carrier system is fit for a Spartan King, hence the name "Leonidas". This versatile plate carrier hosts a wide variety of proven features including a removable cummerbund. When you are looking for the toughest plate carrier available to take into battle this is it. Take a look at all the features below. Advanced plate carrier that is feature packed 500 Denier  Front Top Zippered Admin Pouch Front Lower Velcro kangaroo pouch PALS web attachment points covering the front, back and shoulders of the vest Mil spec laser cut PALS Webbing on the shoulders Cummerbund is designed to hold a 5"x15" IIIA soft armor inside each side. Cummerbund has a proprietary retained shock cord system to allow stretch while being held in place to stop sagging. Cummerbund is removable and the carrier is equipped with removable quick release buckles Genuine US Mil Spec Webbing Velcro on the back Drag Handle keeps it in place Heavy Duty bar tacking at key stress points Communication or hydration hose guides  Padded Front and back interior of carrier with airflow channels sewn in Front and back areas of Velcro for identifiers Bottom Loading Plate Pockets accepts 10x12, SAPI and Similar Armor All pieces Made in USA, assembled in Mexico *Note* This plate carrier by itself will only hold 5x15 Soft Armor Panels, this package will come with a molle system to attach on your 6x6 or 6x8 side plates.  Spartan™ Omega™ AR500 Body Armor - High Quality Ballistic Threat Protection With all of our Spartan™ Omega™ AR500 Body Armor products, we only use ballistic LAB CERTIFIED AR500 steel! All purchases of our Spartan Armor products have current lab certificates available on request. Remember, not all body armor is created equal! Read our "FAQ" to find out more about Spartan™ Omega™ AR500 Body Armor and the steel we use to construct our body armor! You have the choice of getting our Spartan™ Omega™ AR500 Body Armor formed on a continual radius die. Or with our Advanced Triple Curve ™.  Instead of bending our formed plates in 2 different locations as we used to, we have machined custom tooling to give these plates a nice curvature to best conform to the side of your torso. Spartan Armor Systems™ is proud to be the FIRST in the industry to commercially offer triple-curved Spartan™ Omega™ AR500 Body Armor. Spartan Armor Systems’ ATC™ body armor allows the operator to shoulder their weapon with the most freedom and limited discomfort. The ATC™ armor better “hugs” the operator’s body, resulting in a significant increase in comfort. Our CNC equipment capabilities have allowed us to create dies which form our body armor without any “crease” bends. Crease bends, “work hardens” the plate and causes a significant amount of stress to the portion of the plate under load. We HIGHLY suggest when doing research to ask if they crease bend their body armor. This process results in increased potential for plate fatigue and failure, which is why Spartan Armor Systems™ has gone the extra mile to create this die process. These plates come as a pair.  Full Coat or Base Coat Options:  We are excited to announce our potentially “life saving” breakthrough!  The strike face for our plates is mark embedded with our Spartan logo! Both sides of these plates are coated, however, the back side only has a “courtesy coat” to protect against wear and rust. The front of the plate is lined with 1/4-3/8 of our proprietary coating, Encapsaloc ™.  The result is a plate approximately 1/2-5/8” total thickness.  See our FAQ for more information about our Encapsaloc ™ process. By purchasing, you will receive (2) Formed Spartan™ Omega™ AR500 Body Armor 10″x12” chest plates.  Due to popular demand, we have added a “base coat” only option for our AR500 Omega™ armor products. The base coat option has an extremely thin layer of our fragmentation mitigation coating to aesthetically enhance the plates, and to provide corrosion resistance. This coating has minimal, if any, fragmentation mitigation capabilities.
Legion XL plate carrier and Spartan Omega AR500 body armor package
23 reviews Spartan Armor Systems AR500 And Legion Xl Plate Carrier Package from $392.12 $412.76
    Specifications: Durable emergency drag handle Anti-Slip shoulder padding w/ velcro Side release buckles on internal waist strap Elevated mesh allowing for extreme breathability  Holds 11x14 Front and Back Plates Removable cummerbund with side plate pockets for 6x6 and 6x8 armor Velcro in front of the Carrier is 8x4 w/ a velcro loop on each side Velcro on the back of the Carrier measures 9x3 Stronger carrier material that can withstand through wear and tear over a long period of time 1000 denier Bottom loading Spartan Armor Systems Sentinel Legion XL Plate Carrier with Level III AR500 Plates You asked for it, we produced it. We value our customers opinions and suggestions, from all the recommendations we've had for the next plate carrier design, we came up with a Sentinel Legion XL Plate Carrier that is fully adjustable from a 2XL-4XL. It will hold our Steel Core AR500 Omega, and AR550 11x14 body armor plates true to form. You also have the option to add in 6x6 or 6x8 side plates. If you don't want to run with the cummerbund no problem! The cummerbund is completely removable to run your plate carrier with just front and back plates or the full set up with side plates. User friendly.  Specifications: Durable emergency drag handle Anti-Slip shoulder padding w/ velcro Side release buckles on internal waist strap Elevated mesh allowing for extreme breathability  Holds 11x14 Front and Back Plates Removable cummerbund with side plate pockets for 6x6 and 6x8 armor Velcro in front of the Carrier is 8x4 w/ a velcro loop on each side Velcro on the back of the Carrier measures 9x3 Stronger carrier material that can withstand through wear and tear over a long period of time 1000 denier Bottom loading   NOTE: This plate carrier CAN accept 6"x8" side plates. There is a flap of Velcro inside each side plate pocket that must be flipped vertically to allow for 6"x8" side plates!  
AR550 Body Armor Shooters Cut and Spartan Plate Carrier Entry Level Package
25 reviews Spartan Armor Systems AR550 Body Armor Shooters Cut And Spartan Plate Carrier Entry Level Package $324.51 $341.59
SPARTAN ARMOR SYSTEMS® "SPARTAN" SHOOTERS CUT PLATE CARRIER   Product Overview The Spartan Armor Systems® "Spartan" Plate Carrier is true to its name: sleek, minimalist, and highly capable on the battlefield. Designed to be lightweight, agile, and to enable the wearer to rapidly engage, the Spartan Armor Systems® “Spartan” Shooters Cut Plate Carrier is designed for use with our shooters cut steel core armor: Spartan™ Omega™ AR500 and AR550. Adjustable from Medium to XL, this carrier fits 10”x12” shooters cut plates and will accommodate 6”x6” side plates in the cummerbund. The Spartan Shooters Cut Plate Carrier is built to last and gives you the key essential features you need without sacrificing quality. The Spartan Shooters Cut Carrier is a great entry-level carrier that offers a variety of features at an affordable price point. When the situation dictates less is more, this carrier delivers the goods where it counts.    Spartan Armor Systems® Spartan Shooters Cut Plate Carrier Specs: Lightweight Plate Carrier That Accepts Side Plates Designed For Spartan Armor Systems® 10” X 12” Shooters Cut Steel Core Plates Adjustable From Medium To XL PALS Webbing On Front And Back For Versatility And Customization Velcro On Front And Back For Id Patch Placement Cummerbund Is Designed To Hold 6” X 6” Side Plates Comfortably Shoulder Pads Included 860 Denier Poly Construction Reinforced Drag Handle   SPARTAN ARMOR SYSTEMS® AR550 BODY ARMOR SET OF TWO   Product Overview Spartan Armor Systems® has literally taken Level III-rated body armor to the next level by adding a 10% increase in ballistic core hardness to their AR550 line of armor. Because of this enhancement, our AR550 level III+ body armor offers operators advanced rifle-rated threat protection and has been special threat validated in an independent NIJ credentialed laboratory. Manufactured and tested within the highest quality standards, utilizing laboratory-certified steel, our single curve, full coat AR550 plates have received NIJ Certification under NIJ 0101.06 level III specifications. For added peace of mind, every plate of armor sold by Spartan Armor Systems® is serialized allowing it to be easily tracked back to the original plate of steel it was cut from should there be any question as to its ballistic properties. Protective Value Added  We understand the NIJ rating system can be confusing. Simply put, our AR550 body armor is certified as NIJ (National Institute of Justice) level III rated but has undergone special threat testing to achieve a level III+ rating. AR550 Single Curve, Full Coat body armor plates are labeled as level III on the back of the plate as the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) does not currently have a level III+ rating. “Level III+” indicates that special threat testing was created within the body armor industry to fill the void between NIJ 0101.06 level III and NIJ level IV, specifically to account for high-velocity penetrator rounds such as M855 (aka green tips). While AR550 single curve full coat plates are certified as NIJ level III, rest assured they are made from AR550 ballistic grade steel and have been special threat tested to attain the level III+ qualification. Quite simply, the NIJ requires that we label Spartan Armor Systems® AR550 Single Curve Full Coat Plates as “Level III” even though they are capable of providing the operator with a higher degree of ballistic protection.    Battle Hardened Our AR550 armor hits the “sweet spot” in the Brinell Hardness (BHN) range. With a core hardness of approximately 545-560 BHN, we have found that the ballistically rated variant of AR550 that we use when manufacturing our AR550 armor is perfect for defeating higher velocity threats, while not exposing the armor plate to extreme stress due to forming. Our AR550 Level III+ armor has our GEN2 lower cut radius, it’s much harder than AR500, but not so hard that it risks incurring severe stress while undergoing the formation process.   Laser Cut to Protect Ballistic Integrity All steel core body armor is cut and shaped after the ballistic properties have been formulated within the steel. While other steel body armor manufacturers commonly use plasma torch cutting that applies excessive heat (25,000 ˚C / 45,000 ˚F) to a wide portion of the steel plate, Spartan Armor Systems® only utilizes laser cutting in order to protect the ballistic integrity of each steel core body armor plate we manufacture. Plasma cutting also requires grinding to clean up the edges after the fact, resulting in increased heat and possible fatigue. At Spartan Armor Systems®, we maintain the highest production integrity and quality standards every step of the way for our customers because we know what is at stake.     IMPORTANT NOTE: The base coat option only provides protection against corrosion and offers little to no fragmentation/spall mitigation. Should you choose to select base coat plates, please consider adding our Spall Containment Sleeve (sold separately) as a means of fragmentation mitigation.   Blazing The Trail of Innovation Our AR550 Spartan Body Armor now offers operators the option of coming with the Advanced Triple Curve (ATC) feature. This is an industry FIRST! Spartan Armor Systems®™ is proud to be the LEADER in the industry when it comes to offering our customers triple-curved AR550 body armor. With higher velocity rifle threats commonly present throughout the United States, we’ve developed this AR550 armor to specifically defeat some common threats such as 5.56 x 45 XM193, 5.56 x 45 M855 /SS109, and 7.62 x 51 (.308 Winchester) at a rated velocity of 3,100 fps or less. Additionally, we’ve successfully defeated these threat profiles from Close Quarters Battle (CQB) distances…repeatedly! Configuration: This armor comes as a pair, meaning you will receive both front and back plates.   Shooters Cut Plate Weight (per plate):. 10”x12” AR550 Shooters Cut: Base Coat 8lbs 1oz. Thickness: .25″   Side Plate Weight (per plate):     6×6 approximately 2lbs 9oz (base coat)   AR550 Body Armor - Shooters Cut Specs: Made in U.S.A. Special Threat Tested to Level III+ Standards Single Curve Base Coat Model is NIJ Certified Level III, But Provides Level III+ Protection Available in Single Curve (commonly Called "MultiCurve" by other manufacturers) or Advanced Triple Curve™  Full Coat Option Provides Fragmentation/Spall Mitigation, Base Coat Provides Corrosion Protection Only   See a Comparison of Our Full Line of Body Armor:     Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) - US Export Regulations:   Level III and IV rifle rated body armor (Rifle Plates) fall under jurisdiction of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and are subject to the export control laws of the US Government. Export or re-transfer of Rifle Plates by any means to any foreign end user or for any other end use, whether in the US or abroad without written approval of the US Department of Commerce or Department of State is prohibited.   The sale, transfer, transportation, or shipment outside of the US of any product prohibited or restricted for export without complying with US export control laws and regulations, including proper export licensing, documentation or authorization, is strictly prohibited and may result in civil penalties and/or constitute a federal crime. Spartan Armor Systems, TK Armor Systems, LLC will not engage in any transaction that requires the illegal export of any products and will not assist directly or indirectly with the illegal export or re-export of any products.        
Black Spartan Swimmers Cut carrier and AR550 swimmers cut body armor package
Spartan Armor Systems AR550 Body Armor Swimmers Cut And Spartan Plate Carrier Entry Level Package $316.95 $332.66
The "Spartan" Swimmers Cut Plate Carrier is adjustable from Medium to XL When purchasing this package you will receive: (1) "Spartan" Swimmers Cut Plate Carrier (2) AR550 10x12 Swimmers Cut Body Armor Chest/Back Plates, Single Curve, Base Coat (2) AR550 6x6 Body Armor Side Plates, Curved, Base Coat While Supplies Last.... "Spartan" Swimmers Cut Plate Carrier with AR550 Level III+ Body Armor (Front, Back and Side Plates) When purchasing this package you will receive: (1) "Spartan" Swimmers Cut Plate Carrier (Choose between, Black, OD Green, Tan or Wolf Gray)(2) AR550 10x12 Swimmers Cut Body Armor Chest/Back Plates, Single Curve, Base Coat(2) AR550 6x6 Omega Body Armor Side Plates, Curved, Base Coat With all of our AR500, AR550 & AR650 Armaply Spartan Armor Systems™ products, we only use ballistic grade LAB CERTIFIED Steel! All purchases of our Spartan Armor products have current lab certificates included. Remember, not all body armor is created equal!  Weight on the AR550 Swimmers Cut Plates: Base Coat 10x12: 6lbs 10OZ 6x6 Side Plates: 2lbs 9oz Features of the Spartan Carrier: Adjustable from Medium to XL. Designed for our Steel Core armor plates.  Molle on front and back for versatility. Velcro on front and back for patch placement.  Cummerbund is designed to hold 6x6 side plates comfortably. Shoulder pads included.  860 Denier Poly construction. Reinforced drag handle Designed in the USA NOTE: This carrier is designed to fit swimmers cut plates manufactured by Spartan Armor Systems. We can not guarantee a fit with plates made by other manufacturers.    Level III+ Spartan AR550 Armor We’ve taken our Level III Body Armor to a NEW level! Spartan Armor Systems™ is pleased to introduce our AR550 Body Armor!  With a 10% increase in ballistic core hardness, our level III+ AR550 armor defeats higher velocity threats such as XM193, M855, and M80! We’re special rifle threat validated! Our AR550 armor hits the “sweet spot” in the Brinnell Hardness (BHN) range. With a core hardness of approximately 545-560 BHN, we have found our  ballistically rated variant of AR550 that we use is perfect for defeating higher velocity threats, while not exposing the armor plate to extreme stress due to forming. Our AR550 Level III+ armor has our GEN2 lower cut radius. With a 10% increase in core hardness, this ballistic grade steel is much harder than AR500, but not too hard to cause severe stress while forming. With higher velocity rifle threats commonly present throughout the United States, we’ve developed this AR550 armor to specifically defeat some common threats such as 5.56 x 45 XM193, 5.56 x 45 M855 /SS109 and 7.62 x 51 (.308 Winchester) at a rated velocity of 3,100 fps or less. Additionally, we’ve successfully defeated these threat profiles from Close Quarters Battle (CQB) distances…repeatedly! Chest Plate Weight (per plate):   10x12 AR550 Swimmers Cut: Base Coat 6lbs 10oz. Side Plate Weight (per plate):    6×6 approximately 2lbs 9oz (base coat) Thickness:   .25″ AR550 plus approximately .25″ coating makes this slim profile plate overall .5-.6″ in total thickness Please see our FAQ for weight specifications and other questions you may have. As with all of our AR550 Armor products, we only use the highest grade of AR550 to manufacture our armor!  Remember, not all body armor is created equal! Read our “FAQ” to find out more about the AR550 Armor we use to construct our body armor!   Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) - US Export Regulations: Level III and IV rifle rated body armor (Rifle Plates) fall under jurisdiction of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and are subject to the export control laws of the US Government. Export or re-transfer of Rifle Plates by any means to any foreign end user or for any other end use, whether in the US or abroad without written approval of the US Department of Commerce or Department of State is prohibited. The sale, transfer, transportation, or shipment outside of the US of any product prohibited or restricted for export without complying with US export control laws and regulations, including proper export licensing, documentation or authorization, is strictly prohibited and may result in civil penalties and/or constitute a federal crime. Spartan Armor Systems, TK Armor Systems, LLC will not engage in any transaction that requires the illegal export of any products and will not assist directly or indirectly with the illegal export or re-export of any products.   See A Comparison of Our Full Line of Body Armor:
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