Level 3+ Side Armor Plate
$138.00 $124.00
Protection
Tested to Level 3+ standards against common rifle-caliber and steel-core threats (e.g. 5.56 M855 AP)
SIZES AVAILABLE
6″×6″ and 6″×8″ side armor plates for modular fit.
Material
PE + ceramic composite plate delivering spall-free, hardened protection.
WEIGHT
Ultra-light: 6×6″ plate approx. 1.70 lbs; 6×8″ plate approx. 2.25 lbs — minimizes burden while improving coverage.
SOLD AS ONE PIECE
LEVEL 3+ Side Body Armor Plate
SIDE ARMOR PROTECTION
- Side-Torso Protection — Specifically designed to shield the sides of the body, guarding vital organs and providing expanded coverage beyond front/back plates.
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Level 3+ Ballistic Resistance — Rated to defeat rifle-caliber threats, including steel-core rounds, delivering enhanced defense over soft armor or standard side panels.
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Compact Sizes for Flexibility — Available in 6×6″ and 6×8″ sizes, allowing users to tailor protection and mobility to operational needs or carrier configuration.
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Lightweight Composite Construction — PE + ceramic composite plate reduces overall weight compared to steel, improving comfort and endurance during extended wear.
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Spall-Free Hard Armor — Designed to contain fragments and reduce risk of spall/back-face hazards upon impact, enhancing safety for wearer and nearby personnel.
KEY FACTS
1.7 LBS
0.85″
PE + CERAMIC
LIGHTWEIGHT LEVEL 3+ PROTECTION
The Level 3+ Ceramic Plate offers dependable rifle-threat protection in a lightweight, spall-free design that preserves mobility. Its balanced construction makes it a practical choice for military, law enforcement, and security professionals who need reliable protection without added bulk.
LEVEL 3+ SIDE ARMOR SPECS:
QUICK SPECS
5 YEARS
6×6″ and 6×8″
CUT WEIGHT AND BE SAFE FROM SPALLING
Choosing 6×6″ or 6×8″ side armor allows users to tailor their setup to mission demands. The compact 6×6″ size provides focused, low-profile coverage ideal for law-enforcement applications, while the 6×8″ option offers extended protection across a wider side-torso area—beneficial for military or security personnel who need broader coverage in dynamic environments. These size options give users the flexibility to balance mobility, concealment, and protection based on operational needs.
Ace Link Armor side plates provide special-threat protection against common rifle and handgun rounds, including 5.56×45 M855. Built as a ceramic + polyethylene composite, each plate maintains a thin 0.85″ profile and fits most aftermarket 6×6″ or 6×8″ MOLLE side-plate pouches. Ceramic construction keeps weight low—typically about 30% lighter than comparable steel options—while remaining spall-free for enhanced safety and comfort.
Available in two sizes 6×6″ and 6×8″ Plates.
This body armor plate is capable of stopping multiple AP rounds by itself! IIIA backing panel is not required.
Ultralight configurationrnweighs only 1.7 lbs for 6×6 size while 6×8 size comes at 2.25 lbs.
Level III+ Hard Armor Plate from Ace Link Armor is capable of stopping rifle rounds up to powerful 5.56×45 M855 Green Tip.Every order comes with ballistic testing report copy.
Level 3+ Plate Test
KEY FEATURES:
Level 3+ is capable of stopping mild penetrating rounds such as M855 Green tip but is not rated to stop .30-06 APM2 rounds like with level IV.
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