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• 1x Pair of T.REX/HESCO T212 Special Threat Plates
• 1x AC1.5 or AC0 Plate Carrier

The T212 is only available in 10" x 12" (Large). Because of how thin these plates are, they fit tight in medium carriers and a little loose in large carriers. For our Plate Carriers, we recommend sticking with a medium for more stability.

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.)

If you have any further questions about protection levels, sizing, plate cuts, single/multi-curve, etc, please refer to our Body Armor For Beginners article for more information.

What hits can this plate take from different rounds? The T212 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

Mild Steel Core

• 5.56x45mm – M855/SS109 – Max Velocity; 3150 ft/s
  • 3 Shots
• 7.62x39mm – M43 – Max Velocity; 2410 ft/s
  • 2 Shots

Enhanced Performance

• 5.56x45mm – M855A1 – Max Velocity; 3180 ft/s
  • 3 Shots

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

Technical Specifications

• 500D Cordura construction.
• No ID panels keep plate bags slick, helping them better blend into your clothing.
• Tweave inner lining for comfort and breathability.
• MOLLE Row Placard Interface allows for the use of specific placards without hardware, maintaining security while reducing bulk.
• Angled shoulder straps for increased comfort over long periods of use.
• Single layer 5" cummerbund for comfort and concealment.

Made in the USA.

Technical Specifications

AC1.5 Features

• 500D Cordura construction.
• Tweave inner lining for comfort and breathability.
• The dedicated wing flap allows for the use of radios or other wing-style attachments without interfering with the cummerbund hook/loop interface.
• MOLLE Row Placard Interface allows for the use of specific placards without hardware, maintaining security while reducing bulk.
• Angled shoulder straps for increased comfort over long periods of use.

AC1.5 Cummerbund Features

• Constructed from 5″ tall elastic for added stability and comfort.
• Each cummerbund features three cells in varying sizes. (See graphic below.)
• Fully reversible, allowing you to run the large cell in the front with two cells inverted.
• Internal body side pull tabs reduce hotspots and discomfort.
• Front and middle pockets have been optimized to better fit pistols mags (front) and 5.56 PMAGs (middle).

Made in the USA.

Technical Specifications

The T212 is neither a Level 3 or Level 4 plate. It's what's called a Special Threat Plate. The National Institute of Justice, which rates armor plates, defines a Level 3 plate as one that will stop 7.62x51 M80 ball and a Level 4 plate as one that will stop 30-06 M2 AP (NIJ 0101.06).

But what if you aren't really concerned about full-powered rifle threats like M80 ball? Most militaries have been moving to intermediate cartridges over the last few decades, as have most civilian shooters and law enforcement agencies. And this is reflected in crime; most criminals and active shooters in recent history have used either handguns or intermediate rifle calibers. Also, some Level 3 plates are not able to stop M855 ball due to its mild-steel armor-penetrating core. They weren't designed with this threat in mind.

Therefore, some companies sell "Special Threat" plates—plates designed around a special threat not covered by the NIJ standards. The T212 and L211 are examples of this; they drop M80 ball protection but stop several AR-15 and AKM light armor-penetrating rounds.

All our T.REX nylon gear is designed and developed at our shop in Centerville, Tennessee, U.S.A., and manufactured in the USA by trusted partners using premium materials.

Our in-house R&D department lets us quickly adapt, solve problems, and refine our designs. We build personal relationships with our manufacturing partners, including visiting their facilities, so those improvements carry through to production.

T.REX ARMS is among the top 10 largest employers in Hickman County, TN. We are grateful for the opportunity as a small-town business to provide mission-driven jobs to our friends and neighbors.