The curved A1 and A2 Hard Armor Side Plates from Armored Republic are there for you when you’re exposed on multiple sides and need higher coverage: Made for any standard cummerbund side plate pockets, this steel armor provides rifle-rated multi-hit protection while being thinner than ceramic and polyethylene. This makes for a reliable low-profile option for rifle protection on all sides.

Note: these side plates are 6 inches horizontally and 6 inches vertically

Side plates are a useful addition to your setup whenever you’re expecting to be exposed on more than your front or back, such as in entry or defensive standpoints. Non-squared-off shooting positions, such as in hallways or in vehicles, also make side plates a highly valuable asset.

Armored Republic's A1 and A2 Hard Side Plates, which are 6 inches horizontally and 6 inches vertically are compatible with most plate carriers that include cummerbund mounted side plate pouches. It comes standard with a curved profile and a base coat of FragLock® configuration- this base coat protects the plate from the elements, gives it a 20-year shelf-life, and deflects fragmentation away from the wearer. An upgrade is available to give the steel plate a Build-Up FragLock® Coat, which captures the fragmentation completely instead of deflecting it away.

The A1 and A2 side armor plates are rated to stop 5.56mm M193 ammo- the A2 can stop M193s moving at speeds up to 3,000 FPS while the A1 stops bullets moving at 3,100 FPS.

Material: AR500 Steel, with FragLock™ Coating

Protection:

• A1: 7.62x51 M80 Ball (i.e. .308) at 3,000 FPS (+/- 30FPS), 5.56x45 M193, 5.56x45 M855/SS109 at 3,100 FPS (+/- 30FPS), 7.62x39 (i.e. AK-47). DEA Certified. Not rates for AP rounds.
• A2: 7.62x51 M80 NATO Ball (i.e. .308) at 2,850 FPS, 5.56x45 M193, 5.56x45 M855/SS109 at 3,000 FPS (+/- 30FPS) and 7.62x39 (i.e. AK-47). Not rated for AP rounds.

Weight:

• A1
  • Base Coat (3.45 lbs, 0.31")
  • Build-Up Coat (3.65 lbs, 0.56")
• A2
  • Base Coat (3 lbs, 0.25")
  • Build-Up Coat (3.23 lbs, 0.50")

Capability: Edge-to-edge multi-hit protection

Form: Curved

Shelf life: 20 years

Manufactured: United States