HESCO 4800 Level IV Plate Set

What hits can this plate take from different rounds? The 4800 protects against the following:

Lead Core

• 5.56x45mm – M193 – Max Velocity; 3280 ft/s
  • 3 Shots
• 7.62x39mm – M67 – Max Velocity; 2410 ft/s
  • 3 Shots
• 7.62x51mm – M80 – Max Velocity; 2810 ft/s
  • 3 Shots
• 7.62x63mm – JSP – Max Velocity 2794 ft/s
  • 3 Shots

Mild Steel Core

• 5.56x45mm – M855/SS109 – Max Velocity; 3150 ft/s
  • 3 Shots
• 7.62x39mm – M43 – Max Velocity; 2410 ft/s
  • 3 Shots
• 7.62x54R – LPS – Max Velocity; 2832 ft/s
  • M/L: 3 Shots
  • S: 1 Shot

Enhanced Performance

• 5.56x45mm – M855A1 – Max Velocity; 3180 ft/s
  • 3 Shots
• 7.62x51mm – M80A1 – Max Velocity; 3050 ft/s
  • 1 Shot

Armor Piercing Core

• 7.62x39mm – API – Max Velocity; 2410 ft/s
  • 3 Shots
• 7.62x54R – B-32 – API – Max Velocity; 2850 ft/s
  • 1 Shot
• 7.62x51mm – M61 – Max Velocity; 2830 ft/s
  • 1 Shot
• 7.62x63mm – AP – M2 – Max Velocity; 2910 ft/s
  • 1 Shot

Consult the Threat Matrix on the Technical Specifications sheet (left) for specifics.

The purpose of armor plates is to cover your vital organs. You can use HESCO’s Hard Armor Fitting Guide to determine what size plates you need. (You can get a good idea of your size by measuring nipple to nipple and clavicle to a few inches above your belly button.)