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DBA SA LIGHTWEIGHT PLATE NIJ LEVEL 3 (III++)
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Designed for professionals who require dependable rifle protection while keeping weight to a minimum. This Stand-Alone plate offers a lightweight and practical armor solution for extended wear and demanding operational use. Manufactured in Europe using high-quality European materials, with a strong focus on durability, mobility and long-term performance.
Note: This product is sold individually. The listed price is for one plate, not a pair.
THE DBA SINGLE CURVE LIGHTWEIGHT HARD ARMOR PLATE NIJ LEVEL 3++
Our lightweight Stand-Alone rifle plate, developed to provide NIJ Level III++ protection against a broad range of rifle and special threats. Its 100% HPPE construction combines multi-hit performance with a significantly reduced weight, without requiring additional soft armor. Built for those who need serious rifle protection without carrying unnecessary weight.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Designed around mobility and reduced load, the DBA SA SINGLE III++ keeps the complete armor system remarkably light while maintaining a full-size 250 × 300 mm protective platform. Its polyethylene construction eliminates the need for a traditional ceramic strike face, resulting in a plate that feels noticeably different from heavier rifle armor.
The single-curve geometry creates a straightforward, carrier-friendly profile, while the 26 mm construction keeps the plate compact and practical for extended wear. The result is armor designed not only around protection, but around what happens after hours of carrying it.
Backed by an 8-year ballistic warranty and manufactured in Europe, it is built as a long-term protective solution where mobility, endurance and dependable performance all matter.
BALLISTIC PERFORMACE
Ballistic protection is defined by measurable performance under controlled test conditions. The armor system has been evaluated against specified rifle threats to assess its protective performance under defined impact conditions.
The table below provides an overview of the tested ballistic threats and corresponding test velocities.
| Standard (Ballistic) | Projectile | Velocity |
|---|---|---|
| NIJ 0101.06 Level III | 7.62 × 51 mm NATO M80 Ball FMJ, 147 gr (9.6 g) | 847 m/s ± 9.1 m/s |
| Special Threat - Tested | 7.62 × 39 mm MSC (Mild Steel Core) | ca. 732 m/s |
| Special Threat - Tested | 5.56 × 45 mm NATO SS109 / M855, 62 gr (4.0 g) | ca. 950 m/s |
EDGE-TO-EDGE BALLISTIC PROTECTION
Our SA hard armor plates are designed with edge-to-edge ballistic protection, maximizing the active protective area across the plate, including towards the edges.
Some plate constructions use wide non-ballistic foam borders around the ceramic strike face. While this can reduce the overall weight of the plate, it also reduces the actual ballistic coverage.
DBA focuses on maximizing the active ceramic area to provide greater protective coverage across the entire plate.
LIQUID, OIL & EXTREME TEMPERATURE RESISTANT
Protected against liquids such as water and oil. The hard armor plate is enclosed in a durable Cordura® cover, helping to protect the ballistic construction from exposure to moisture, oils, and other liquids while maintaining its structural integrity.
Designed to withstand demanding hot and cold conditions, the protective outer construction helps shield the plate from environmental exposure and supports reliable performance across a wide range of operating temperatures.
DROP RESISTANT
Anti-drop resistant cf. NIJ Standard 0101.06.
Protective edge construction provides additional durability and protection against impact when the plate is dropped.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Description
- Ballistic Protection: NIJ 0101.06 Level III++, multi-hit protection with additional special-threat testing
- Armor Construction: 100% high-performance polyethylene (HPPE) construction.
- Configuration: Stand-Alone (SA), requiring no additional soft armor for its rated protection
- Plate Profile: Single-curve, 250 × 300 mm, 26 mm thicknes
- Protective Cover: Durable, liquid-repellent Cordura® outer cover
- Durability: Drop-resistant construction designed to protect the armor system during operational use
- Unit of Sale: Sold individually — price is per single plate, not per pair
Warranty
- 8-year ballistic warranty on the plate
Weight
- 1.8 kg per plate
Size
- Plate Profile: Single-curve, 250 × 300 mm, 26 mm thickness.