Level III+C Side Plates - 6x6
The DFNDR Armor® Level III+C Rifle Rated Side Plate Armor is the budget-friendly sister model to the Level III+ DFNDR side plate armor, identical in performance with a modest addition in overall weight. The lightweight, high-performance ballistic side plate is engineered to defeat special threats 7.62x39 Chinese Mild Steel Core (MSC) and 7.62x39 Russian PS Ball in addition to other common rifle threats including standard steel jacketed/lead core .308 and copper jacketed/lead core 7.62, .223 and 5.56 threats.
Constructed from premium UHMWPE ballistic fibers bound in a high-strength resin matrix, this stand-alone armor system offers exceptional stopping power. The plate features a state-of-the-art Trauma Mitigation Base to significantly reduce impact energy. The single-curve ergonomic profile ensures all-day comfort, mobility, and a secure fit against the body.
- Dimensions: 6”x6”
- Weight: 0.99 lbs
- Armor Thinness: 1.1”
- NIJ Tested: STD-NIJ 0101.04 Level III stand-alone protection.
- Special‑Threat Rated: Designed for enhanced rifle protection beyond the NIJ standard to defeat 7.62×39 Mild Steel Core (Chinese), 7.62×39 PS Ball (Russian), 7.62×39 Ball FMJ, and high‑velocity 5.56×45 M193.
- Single-curve design for comfort and mobility.
- Trauma Mitigation Base for reduced backface energy.
Terms: This item is manufactured and fulfilled (shipped) by DFNDR. By making a purchase you acknowledge and agree to the Product Liability DFNDR Body Armor Terms and Conditions.
- Proudly made in the USA from USA materials by DFNDR Armor (Berry Compliant)
Item Comes With
- (2) Level III+C Side Plates - 6x6
Note: DFNDR Armor side plates are sold in pairs. Side plates are made to order, expect lead times of 2-8 weeks.
DFNDR Armor® Advanced Lightweight Side Plate Armor (III+, III++, RF1)
The DFNDR Armor® Advanced Lightweight Side Plate Armor system is engineered with cutting-edge ballistic materials and impact-mitigation technology to deliver exceptional protection against high-velocity rifle threats. Built as a true stand-alone system, this armor is designed to perform.
At the core of the plate is a premium Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) ballistic composite, utilizing some of the highest-strength fibers available today. These fibers are bound in a specialized resin matrix, forming a rigid, lightweight protective structure capable of stopping rifle rounds at muzzle velocity. The UHMWPE backing incorporates millions of high-strength, unidirectional fiber filaments arranged in a cross-plied configuration to absorb energy, dissipate force, and preserve structural integrity under extreme impact conditions. DFNDR Armor’s UHMWPE materials are developed in direct collaboration with Honeywell Technologies, leveraging some of the strongest synthetic fibers available in the world today.
On the strike face side, the system incorporates a state-of-the-art Trauma Mitigation Base, designed to dramatically reduce the transfer of impact energy to the body. This advanced energy-dispersion layer helps lower the risk of blunt-force trauma and improves comfort during high-threat encounters.
NIJ Testing: Every DFNDR Armor® system is independently tested and verified to the NIJ 0101.04 ballistic standard at NIJ-certified ballistic laboratories, with additional special-threat testing to validate real-world performance beyond baseline protocol requirements.
TSA Compliance: Body armor is permitted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in both carry-on and checked baggage, making DFNDR Armor® systems travel-ready for professionals on the move.
Combining advanced materials, superior energy mitigation, and validated ballistic performance, DFNDR Armor® Advanced Lightweight Side Plate Armor system delivers lightweight, dependable rifle-rated protection built for modern operational demands.
Dimensions
- 6” (L) x 6” (W) x 1.1" (H)
- 0.99 lbs (single side armor plate)
Construction
- Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene composite fiber bound with a resin matrix