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Archon™ – Level IV Body Armor

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LIGHTWEIGHT LEVEL IV BALLISTIC PLATE

ARCHON

The best plate for modern war.

Developed in response to European military requirements, the Archon represents the ideal balance between protection, weight, and comfort for today’s combat scenarios. While peer adversaries increasingly field advanced tungsten-cored threats such as M995, 5.45mm 7N24, 7N39, and next-generation 5.8mm AP rounds, most Level IV plates were designed around yesterday’s threats.

The Archon delivers comprehensive protection from modern intermediate-caliber AP threats while maintaining an exceptionally light weight. Built for those who need assured protection from 5.56mm, 5.45mm, and 5.8mm tungsten-cored threats without the weight penalty of heavy-duty Level IV+ plates like the Colossus.

The Archon is the culmination of focused engineering: Maximizing protection from the threats you’re most likely to face, while keeping weight at the absolute minimum. By optimizing for intermediate-caliber tungsten threats rather than over engineering for every possible threat, we’ve created a plate that delivers exactly what modern warfighters need – nothing more, nothing less.

Performance:

The Archon plate is multi-hit capable against the below:

M2AP:

.30-06 M2 AP at over 2880 fpss.

Advanced 5.56mm AP:

5.56x45mm M995 at over 3400 fps. Also resistant to 5.56mm Swiss P AP, Ruag AP TC, and more.

Advanced 5.45mm AP:

5.45x39mm 7N24, 7N39, and similar tungsten-cored threats.

All lesser threats:

All lesser threats such as M855A1, M80, 7.62x54mmR B-32 API, etc.

Most importantly, the Archon armor plate is optimized for the most common AP threats in modern conflict, and tomorrow’s conflicts: Intermediate-caliber tungsten-cored projectiles.

Note: For assured protection from heavy tungsten threats such as M993 and Swiss P AP, we recommend the Colossus.

The Archon features:

Specifications:

SiC-TiB2:

SiC-TiB2 composite strike-face. A next-gen ceramic material developed specifically to counter tungsten-cored small arms threats.

UHMWPE:

Next-gen UHMWPE composite backer.

Ivoryguard Wrap:

Integrated premium Ivoryguard thermoplastic foam trauma pad on the body side for exceptional comfort and trauma reduction, and molded padding on the strike-face for practical drop and impact protection.

Multi-curve:

Comfortable and form-fitting multi-curve geometry.

Weight – Thickness:

Just 5.75 pounds (2.6kg) and 1″ thick.

Full edge-to-edge:

A full-sized strike face with full edge-to-edge ceramic coverage.

Test report:

Ballistic resistance test

.30-06, 163-grain M2 AP

Required Velocity: 2880 ft/s

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Colossus Side Plate

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BODY ARMOR LEVEL 4

Colossus side plate

More Colossus Coverage

Colossus side plates are 6×8″ or 6×6″ side plates designed to be worn alongside Colossus torso plates. This setup maximizes protection for those who need it most, exceeding the protective capabilities of any other body armor plate setup.

The Colossus is the ultimate heavy-threat body armor plate — and these Colossus side plates offer the same level of ballistic resistance against high-caliber and advanced armor-piercing threats.

Maximize Survivability

In their full-sized 6×8″ form factor, and with complete edge-to-edge ceramic strike-faces, Colossus side plates provide comprehensive lateral coverage. This body armor level 4 protection ensures a significant enhancement in survivability and operational effectiveness in combat scenarios, where exposure to multi-directional threats is a constant risk.

A 6×6″ form factor is also available for those who would benefit from a smaller size or prioritize speed over coverage.

With their advanced materials, carefully-engineered design, and highly superior threat level coverage, these Colossus side plates are a necessary choice for modern combatants seeking unparalleled protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What protection level do the side plates provide?
Are they single-curve or multi-curve?
Do they fit standard side-plate pockets?
Are they intended for military or law-enforcement use?
Can they be ordered singly or as a set?

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Colossus™ – Beyond RF3 – Level IV Body Armor

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Level 4 Body Armor

Colossus

Threats are evolving. The .30-06 M2 AP projectile is nearly 100 years old, and in a military context, is practically obsolete.

The Colossus is a future-proofed armor plate built strong enough to counter today’s most modern AP threats — and the emerging AP threats of tomorrow. Built to handle the rigors of war against peer adversaries, it offers protective capabilities far beyond the run-of-the-mill Level IV or RF3 plate, yet weighs just over six pounds, far less than the average Level IV or RF3 plate.

New: Colossus now ships with an ultra-lightweight Ivoryguard foam cover, which replaces its previous cover layer. This low-mass bumper layer is designed to improve drop protection and handling robustness, and to make the plate more forgiving in day-to-day use inside a carrier. The closed‑cell cover resists moisture, sweat, solvents, and UV exposure for long service life in field conditions. Ballistic performance and edge-to-edge coverage remain entirely unchanged.

The Colossus is the culmination of years of R&D in ceramic armor materials and systems. It was designed from the ground-up to be the strongest plate in the Level 4 Body Armor category while maintaining a below-average weight: First, by utilizing the most advanced materials available anywhere; second, by stripping plate construction down to the ruthless essentials, until the plate is all lean muscle and bone, without a surplus molecule anywhere on the thing.

Performance:

The Colossus plate is resistant to:

Swiss P AP:

7.62x51mm Ruag Swiss P AP at 2660 fps

M993:

7.62x51mm M993 at 3100 fps

M2 AP:

.30-06 M2 AP at well over 2880 fps

M80A1:

7.62x51mm M80A1 at well over 3100 fps

M33 ball:

Standoff protection from .50 Caliber M33 Ball

All lesser threats:

All lesser threats such as M995, M193, .270, .22-250, etc.

Just as importantly, the Colossus armor plate is engineered for near-future peer conflict – built to stop emerging military AP threats.

The Colossus features:

Specifications:

SiC-TiB2:

SiC-TiB2 composite strike-face. A next-gen ceramic material developed specifically to counter tungsten-cored small arms threats.

UHMWPE:

Next-gen UHMWPE backer.

Ivoryguard foam padding:

Lightweight Ivoryguard impact-foam cover and integrated trauma pad, designed to improve drop protection and handling robustness with minimal added weight, improve comfort, and mitigate blunt trauma upon impact.

Multi-curve:

Comfortable and form-fitting multi-curve geometry.

Weight – Thickness:

Just 6.5 pounds (2.95kg) and 1.18″ thick.

Full edge-to-edge:

A full-sized strike face with full edge-to-edge ceramic coverage.

Test Video:

Colossus Armor Plate Against 7.62x51mm M993 AP at 3060 fps

August 2022.
The place: NTS Labs, Chesapeake MD.
The plate: Adept Armor Colossus. Standalone. 6.48 pounds.
The threat: 7.62x51mm M993. Cemented tungsten carbide core. 3060 fps. 0° obliquity.
The result: No penetration. Less than 25mm BFD.

Test report:

Ballistic resistance test

7.62 x 51-mm, 129-grain M993/AP8

Required Velocity: 3050 – 3100 ft/s.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Colossus a “beyond Level 4” plate?
Is edge‑to‑edge ceramic coverage included?
Can I pair the Colossus plates with side plates?
What is the average weight of the Regular size?
How should I store the plate long term?
Does the Ivoryguard foam cover change ballistic performance or coverage?

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Storm Disruptor – Level IV / RF3

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Level 4 Body Armor

The Storm: Disruptor

Improves protection to NIJ Level IV body armor (RF3).

The Storm Disruptor is a ceramic add-on plate for the Storm: Foundation which improves protection to NIJ Level 4 body armor (RF3). This unprecedented level of performance and modularity is made possible by high-precision ceramic manufacturing technologies and innovative ceramic toughening techniques.

The Disruptor must be used in conjunction with the Foundation; as a standalone plate it offers no meaningful ballistic resistance.

Specifications:

• 10×12” SAPI
• Multi-curve
• Monolithic toughened ceramic construction
• Thickness: 0.35”
• Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Standalone threat rating: NONE.
• Threat rating in conjunction with Storm: Foundation: Level IV / RF3 (.30-06 AP M2.)

Ballistic performance

FOUNDATION + DISRUPTOR

LEVEL IV BODY ARMOR

Protection Against
.30-06 APM2
7.62x51mm M80A1
And all lesser rifle threats

Test Video:

The ultra-light Storm Foundation with a Disruptor up-armor plate are hit with .30-06 M2 AP at the NIJ’s reference velocity.

TYPE

Ceramic Composite Body Armor

“Composite armor” is armor which consists of two or more different material components. In body armor, the most common type is “ceramic composite armor” which consists of a ceramic strike-face over a UHMWPE composite backer. These plates are made in two parts. The primary component is a layer of a technical ceramic such as alumina, silicon carbide, or boron carbide. These ceramics are brittle, and must be bonded to a secondary component — a backup layer — which is made of a high-modulus, strong, and damage tolerant material. In practice, this backup layer is usually a fiber-resin composite. If the ceramic is not paired with a backup layer, it will fail in tension — and, for all intents and purposes, simply shatter — as soon as it is impacted by any bullet. The backup layer prevents tensile failure, so that the ceramic — which invariably has a low tensile strength but a very high compressive strength — can only fail in compression.

The Storm Disruptor is a modular strike face intended for use with the Storm Foundation. It does not incorporate a backup layer and has no intrinsic or standalone ballistic resistance. But, when paired with the Storm Foundation, it offers excellent protection from AP rounds.

TYPE

Modular Body Armor Plate

Modular body armor plates, a relatively new concept, consist of UHMWPE composite armor plates with removable strike-faces. They can be used without those strike faces in lower-threat environments, but can be up-armored in mere seconds should the mission call for it. The Storm System is the industry’s premier modular body armor plate system — it is the lightest, most intuitive, and most straightforward. The Storm Disruptor can be paired with the Storm Foundation, and this combination offers lightweight protection from AP threats, such as the .30-06 APM2, the 7.62x54mmR B-32 API, and the 5.56x45mm M995.

MATERIAL:

Silicon Carbide – Titanium Diboride Composite Ceramic

Silicon carbide is a ceramic compound derived from silicon and carbon at a 1:1 atomic ratio. With a low density of 3.2 gm/cc, good hardness and strength, and a highly stable diamond-like molecular and crystalline structure, silicon carbide is a popular high-performance ceramic armor material, suitable for Level III plates, Level IV plates, and heavier vehicular and aerospace applications.

Density: 3.2 gm/cc
Hardness (Vickers): 2200-2800 HV1
Fracture toughness: 3 – 4 MPa · m^1/2
Compressive strength: ~3500 – 4900 MPa
Melting point: 2730°C

The silicon carbide in the Storm Disruptor is toughened, which facilitates its use in modular armor plating.

RATING:

Level IV Body Armor

Level IV body armor is armor that complies with the NIJ 0101.06 or 0101.04 Level IV specification and is rated to stop at least one shot of .30-06 APM2 at approximately 2880 feet per second. The APM2 — an extremely tough test for any armor plate — has featured in the NIJ’s tests from the early days of the 0101.00 specification, and looks as though it is set to continue as the “Rifle 3” or “RF3” test projectile in the forthcoming 0101.07 specification.

The Storm Disruptor is Level IV rated if, and only if, it is combined with the Storm Foundation. It has no intrinsic ballistic resistance.

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