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 AR550 Omega 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. Our AR550 body armor is NIJ level III rated but has undergone special threat testing to achieve a level III+ rating, click here to learn more. NIJ Certification applies to AR550 Shooters and Swimmers Cut Single Curve Full Coat armor plates.  Why Are Your AR550 Single Curve Full Coat Plates Labeled as Level III?  Spartan 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 special threat testing and was created by 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 Spartan AR550 single curve full coat plates are certified as NIJ level III, rest assured they are made from AR550 ballistic steel and have been special threat tested to level III+. Quite simply, the NIJ requires that we label AR550 single curve full coat plates as level III even though they are capable of higher ballistic protection.  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.  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 perfectly hits the “sweet spot”. It’s much harder than AR500, but not too hard to cause severe stress while forming. Our AR550 Spartan Body Armor now has the option of Advanced Triple Curve (ATC). An industry FIRST! Spartan Armor Systems™ is proud to be the FIRST in the industry to commercially offer 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, and optional side plates Level III+ Side Plates:   Choose from either 6″ x 6″ (small) or 6″ x 8″ (large) 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.

Sentinel Legion XL Plate Carrier Specs:  Durable Emergency Drag Handle Anti-slip Shoulder Padding With Velcro Side Release Buckles On The Internal Waist Strap Elevated Mesh Allowing For Extreme Breathability  Holds 11"X14" Front And Back Plates Removable Cummerbund With Side Plate Pockets For 6"X6" And 6"X8" Armor Velcro In Front Of The Carrier Is 8"x4" With A Velcro Loop On Each Side Velcro On The Back Of The Carrier Measures 9x3 Stronger Carrier Material That Can Withstand Extensive Wear And Tear Over A Long Period Of Time 1000 Denier Bottom Loading Weighs Approximately 3lbs. 9oz. Shooters Cut Plate Weight (per plate):. 11”x14” AR550 Shooters Cut: Base Coat 9lbs 15oz. Full Coat 11lbs Thickness: .25″ AR550 plus approximately .25″ coating makes this slim profile plate overall .5-.6″ in total thickness Side Plate Weight (per plate):     6×6 approximately 2lbs 9oz (base coat) or 2lbs 11oz (full coat) 6×8 approximately 3lbs 6 oz (base coat) or 3lbs 12oz (full 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 SPARTAN ARMOR SYSTEMS® SENTINEL LEGION XL PLATE CARRIER  The Spartan Armor Systems® Legion XL Plate Carrier is rugged, reliable, and fully adjustable from 2XL-4XL. Designed to hold our 11”x14” body armor plates, the Legion XL can also accommodate 6”x6” or 6”x8” side plates for additional protection and features a completely removable cummerbund. Developed For You Born of numerous customer inquiries and feedback, we developed the Sentinel Legion XL Plate Carrier to be adjustable from a 2XL-4XL size. The Sentinel Legion XL weighs in at approximately 3lbs. 9oz., will hold our Steel Core AR500 Omega and AR550 11”x14” body armor plates, while also offering the option to add in 6"x6" or 6"x8" side plates. If you don't want to run the Sentinel Legion XL with the cummerbund - no sweat! The cummerbund is easily removable so you can run your plate carrier with just the front and back plates or the full set-up with side plates. Comfort And Convenience The Spartan Armor Systems® Legion XL Plate Carrier includes features designed for customization, modularity, and comfort while affording supreme protection in the field. Anti-slip shoulder padding with velcro, side release buckles on the waist strap, and elevated mesh for breathability make this one big, bad, carrier.  Sentinel Legion XL Plate Carrier Specs:  Durable Emergency Drag Handle Anti-slip Shoulder Padding With Velcro Side Release Buckles On The Internal Waist Strap Elevated Mesh Allowing For Extreme Breathability  Holds 11"X14" Front And Back Plates Removable Cummerbund With Side Plate Pockets For 6"X6" And 6"X8" Armor Velcro In Front Of The Carrier Is 8"x4" With A Velcro Loop On Each Side Velcro On The Back Of The Carrier Measures 9x3 Stronger Carrier Material That Can Withstand Extensive Wear And Tear Over A Long Period Of Time 1000 Denier Bottom Loading Weighs Approximately 3lbs. 9oz. 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. SPARTAN ARMOR SYSTEMS® AR550 BODY ARMOR SET OF TWO 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.  Additional Protection: Full Coat or Base Coat Options We strongly recommend choosing our full coat option when you buy steel core body armor. Our proprietary plate coating, Encapsaloc™, is a potentially life-saving feature that captures spalling as a result of ballistic impacts on the strike face of the steel core armor plate. Do not settle for steel armor that is merely coated with generic truck bed liner spray coatings that have not been tested for ballistic efficacy. The strike face of our Spartan Armor Systems® AR550 Body Armor plates proudly bears the mark of our Spartan logo. 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):. 11”x14” AR550 Shooters Cut: Base Coat 9lbs 15oz. Full Coat 11lbs Thickness: .25″ AR550 plus approximately .25″ coating makes this slim profile plate overall .5-.6″ in total thickness   Side Plate Weight (per plate):     6×6 approximately 2lbs 9oz (base coat) or 2lbs 11oz (full coat) 6×8 approximately 3lbs 6 oz (base coat) or 3lbs 12oz (full 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.