Duke Hard Ballistic Plates (ICW) – Protection against Rifles. In Conjunction with (ICW) Soft Ballistic or Stand Alone (S-A) Jackets 1,3 and 4. Ballistic protection levels: Level III, Level III , and Level IV rifle-rated armour plates designed to stop threats such as 7.62×51 NATO, 7.62×39 AK47, 5.56 NATO and armour-piercing rounds when used with the appropriate soft armour vest. ICW ballistic protection levels: Level III, Level III , and Level IV rifle-rated armour plates designed to be used in conjunction with soft armour vests. These ICW plates provide protection against threats such as 7.62×51 NATO, 7.62×39 AK47, 5.56×45 M193, 5.56×45 SS109 and selected armour-piercing rounds, depending on the plate specification. ICW Ballistic Plates: To be used in conjunction with soft armour vests (Level II soft armour for Level III plates and Level IIIA soft armour for Level IV plates). ICW Plates To be used In Conjunction With Soft Armour Vests (Level II soft armour for Level III plates and Level IIIA soft armour for Level IV plates) In Conjunction With Soft Armour provides protection against: No. Plate designation Composition Weight (kg) Side Plate Available R1 AK Ball R4 AK API R1 AP 30.06 AP 7,62 x 51mm Ball 7,62 x 39mm (MSC) 5,56 x 45mm (M193) 5,56 x 45mm (SS109) 7,62 x 39mm API 7,62 x 51mm AP 7,62 x 63mm AP ICW1 Level III ULTRA-LIGHT UHMWPE 0,98 ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ICW2 Level III SUPA LIGHT Ceramic/UHMWPE 1,5 ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘ ICW3 Level III SA Mix Ceramic/Aramid/GRP 2,75 ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ICW4 Level III SA Mix Ladies Front Ceramic/Aramid 1,7 ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ICW5 Level IV Ceramic/UHMWPE 2,85 ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ICW6 Level IV Ceramic/Aramid/GRP 3,25 ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ (ICW1) BPT Level III Ultra-Light ICW Ballistic Plate Specifications: Specification Details Protection Level Level III (NIJ 0101.06) Plate Type ICW (In Conjunction With) – must be worn with Level II or Level IIIA soft armour Plate Code ICW1 Material UHMWPE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethene) Weight Approx. 0.98 kg Plate Size 250 mm × 300 mm Plate Shape Multi-Curve Application Military, Law Enforcement, Security Compatibility Fits most plate carrier vests with plate pockets Position Can be used in the front or back of a vest Country of Manufacture South Africa (ICW1) BPT Level III Ultra-Light ICW Ballistic Protection Capability: Weapon / Rifle Calibre Bullet Type Bullet Weight Velocity R1 / .308 7.62 × 51 mm NATO FMJ Ball 143 gr 862 m/s R4 / R5 5.56 × 45 mm M193 Ball (FMJ) 55 gr 955 m/s AK-47 7.62 × 39 mm MSC (Mild Steel Core) Ball 123–125 gr 710 m/s These plates provide Level III rifle protection when used together with soft armour, which is required for ICW plates to achieve their certified ballistic rating. (ICW2) BPT Level III Supa-Light ICW Ballistic Plate Specifications: Specification Details Protection Level Level III (SANS / NIJ equivalent rifle protection) Plate Type ICW (In Conjunction With) – must be worn with Level II or Level IIIA soft armour Plate Code ICW2 Material Ceramic / UHMWPE composite Weight Approx. 1.6 kg Plate Size 250 mm × 300 mm Plate Shape Multi-Curve Application Military, Law Enforcement, Security Compatibility Fits most plate carrier vests with plate pockets Position Can be used in the front or back of a vest Country of Manufacture South Africa Ceramic/UHMWPE composite plates, such as the ICW2, are designed to provide higher rifle protection while remaining lightweight, and must be used together with soft armour to achieve their rated ballistic protection. (ICW2) BPT Level III Supa-Light Ballistic Protection Capability: Weapon / Rifle Calibre Bullet Type Bullet Weight Velocity R1 / .308 7.62 × 51 mm NATO FMJ Ball 143 gr 862 m/s AK-47 7.62 × 39 mm MSC (Mild Steel Core) Ball 123–125 gr 710 m/s R4 / R5 5.56 × 45 mm M193 Ball (FMJ) 55 gr 955 m/s M16-A2 5.56 × 45 mm SS109 (Steel Penetrator) ~60 gr ~940 m/s The ICW2 Supa-Light plate provides protection against common rifle threats such as 7.62×51, 7.62×39, and 5.56×45 rounds, including SS109 penetrator rounds when used with the appropriate soft armour backing. (ICW3) BPT Level III SA Mix ICW Ballistic Plate Specifications: Specification Details Protection Level Level III Special SA Mix (SANS 1658:2007) Plate Type ICW (In Conjunction With) – must be worn with Level II or Level IIIA soft armour Plate Code ICW3 Material Ceramic / Aramid / GRP composite Weight Approx. 2.75–2.85 kg Plate Size 250 mm × 300 mm Plate Shape Multi-Curve Application Military, Law Enforcement, Security Compatibility Fits most plate carrier vests with plate pockets Position Can be used in the front or back of a vest Country of Manufacture South Africa This plate is designed specifically for the South African threat environment and must be used together with soft armour to achieve its certified protection level. (ICW3) BPT Level III SA Mix Ballistic Protection Capability: Weapon / Rifle Calibre Bullet Type Bullet Weight Velocity AK-47 7.62 × 39 mm API (Type BZT) 120 gr 725 m/s R1 / .308 7.62 × 51 mm NATO FMJ Ball (Lead Core) 143 gr 862 m/s R4 / R5 5.56 × 45 mm M193 Ball (FMJ) 55 gr 955 m/s M16-A2 5.56 × 45 mm SS109 (Steel Penetrator) 60 gr 940 m/s AK-47 7.62 × 39 mm MSC (Mild Steel Core) 123 gr 710 m/s The plate provides Level III rifle protection when worn with Level II or IIIA soft armour, protecting against common rifle threats including 7.62×51 NATO, 7.62×39, and 5.56×45 rounds. View all Body Armour Products here Manufacturer: website
