Level IV Rifle Rated Body Armor - SAPI
Our partnership with DFNDR Armor® was built on the shared belief that every American should have the ability to purchase and wear armor.
The DFNDR Armor® Level IV Rifle Rated Body Armor is a high-performance ballistic plate engineered to defeat Armor Piercing ammunition including 7.62x63 AP M2 (at muzzle velocity) and 7.62x54R LPS, as well as other light Armor Piercing ammunition 7.62x39 API, 5.56x45 M855 A1, 5.56x45 M855 (SS109) Green Tip penetrator, 7.62x39 Chinese Mild Steel Core (MSC), and 7.62x39 Russian PS Ball. Designed for operators who demand maximum protection, (Medium plate weighs only 6.58 lbs), making it one of the toughest Armor Piercing defeating options available.
Constructed from premium UHMWPE ballistic fibers bound in a high-strength resin matrix, this stand-alone armor system offers exceptional stopping power. The plate is enhanced with Spall-Tek to reduce projectile fragment deflection and features a state-of-the-art Trauma Mitigation Base to significantly reduce impact energy. The multi-curve ergonomic profile ensures all-day comfort, mobility, and a secure fit against the body.
- Dimensions: 8”x10” (X-Small), 8.75”x11.75” (Small), 9.5”x12.5” (Medium), 10”x12” (X-Medium), 10.25”x13.25” (Large), 11”x14” (X-Large)
- Weight: 4.4 lbs (X-Small), 5.68 lbs (Small), 6.58 lbs (Medium), 6.58 lbs (X-Medium), 7.58 lbs (Large), 8.66 lbs (X-Large)
- Armor Thinness: 1.19”
- NIJ Tested: STD-NIJ 0101.06 Level IV stand-alone protection.
- Multi-curve design for comfort and mobility.
- Trauma Mitigation Base for reduced backface energy.
- Spall-Tek for fragment reduction.
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.
ITAR Notice: Level IV armor is regulated under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). This product cannot be sold or transferred to any non-U.S. person and may not be exported or re-exported without a valid U.S. Department of State DDTC export license or qualifying ITAR license exception.
- Proudly made in the USA from USA materials by DFNDR Armor (Berry Compliant)
Item Comes With
- (1) Level IV Rifle Rated SAPI Body Armor
Note: DFNDR Armor plates are sold individually, not in pairs. DFNDR Armor is made to order, expect lead times of 2-8 weeks.
DFNDR Armor® Advanced Lightweight Body Armor (IV)
The DFNDR Armor® Advanced Lightweight Body Armor system delivers elite ballistic protection in an ultralight, high-performance package engineered for today’s most demanding environments. Built on a fusion of cutting-edge materials and refined ballistic science, this armor system provides exceptional stopping power while minimizing weight, bulk, and fatigue.
At the core of the design is a multi-curve crystalline ceramic strike face, precisely formed to maximize protective capability at each available threat level. This advanced ceramic structure disrupts, fractures, and neutralizes incoming projectiles with remarkable efficiency stopping high-velocity threats before they can compromise operator safety. Its ergonomic multi-curve geometry enhances comfort and mobility, ensuring a secure, natural fit during extended wear.
Behind the strike face, an advanced Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) composite backing forms a powerful second line of defense. This 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.
NIJ Testing: Every DFNDR Armor® system is independently tested and verified to the NIJ 0101.06 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.
Dimensions
- Cut: Multi-curve SAPI profile
- X-Small Size Plate: 8.75“ (L) x 11.75“ (W) x 1.19“ (H)
- X-Small Size Plate: 4.4 lbs (individual plate)
- Small Size Plate: 8.75“ (L) x 11.75“ (W) x 1.19“ (H)
- Small Size Plate: 5.68 lbs (individual plate)
- Medium Size Plate: 9.5“ (L) x 12.5“ (W) x 1.19“ (H)
- Medium Size Plate: 6.58 lbs (individual plate)
- X-Medium Size Plate: 10“ (L) x 12" (W) x 1.19“ (H)
- X-Medium Size Plate: 6.58 lbs (individual plate)
- Large Size Plate: 10.25“ (L) x 13.25“ (W) x 1.19“ (H)
- Large Size Plate: 7.58 lbs (individual plate)
- X-Large Size Plate: 11“ (L) x 14“ (W) x 1.19“ (H)
- X-Large Size Plate: 8.66 lbs (individual plate)
Construction
- Strike face is constructed from a crystalline ceramic (System Structural Reinforcement technology to enhance multi-hit ability)
- Backing support is constructed from an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber bound with a resin matrix and Spall-Tek (reduces deflection of projectile fragments)