{"product_id":"placa-balistica-stand-alone-flexibles-nivel-iii-pangolin","title":"Flexible Stand-Alone Ballistic Plate Pangolin - Level III++","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible FI\/RA ballistic plates – Pangolin Défense®\u003c\/strong\u003e manufactured in France, available in two protection levels \u003cstrong\u003eNIJ III++\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eSS109 \/ VPAM 7\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAPI BZ \/ VPAM 8\u003c\/strong\u003e. Based on a patented technology of \u003cstrong\u003eencapsulated ceramic + composite backing\u003c\/strong\u003e, they are among the lightest and most flexible plates on the market for their protection level, improving comfort in vehicles and in forced shooting positions without compromising multi-hit resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plates are sold \u003cstrong\u003eper unit\u003c\/strong\u003e (side plates are supplied in pairs). If stock runs out, reservations are accepted, with an \u003cstrong\u003eestimated delivery time of 2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnology common to both models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatented technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e encapsulated ceramic with composite backing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiaxial flexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plate follows the shape of the torso, improving comfort during extended wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized lightness:\u003c\/strong\u003e excellent weight-to-protection ratio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-hit and anti-puncture\u003c\/strong\u003e in line with military requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrauma reduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e backface deformation ≤ 35 mm (25 mm against armor-piercing ammunition).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded edges, \u003cstrong\u003ewaterproof cover\u003c\/strong\u003e and recommended flat storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrench manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e5-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTested in a \u003cstrong\u003ecertified NIJ laboratory\u003c\/strong\u003e; test reports are publicly available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel 1 · NIJ III++ SS109 \/ VPAM 7 (FI\/RA FLEX™)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA level designed for those seeking \u003cstrong\u003emore protection than a standard NIJ III without the weight increase of an NIJ IV\u003c\/strong\u003e. Stops 5.56×45 with partial steel core (M855 \/ SS109), commonly used in modern assault rifles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.56×45 SS109 \/ M855 · 7.62×51 NATO M80 · 7.62×39 MSC (AK-47).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAPI weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0 kg (±5%) \/ 21 mm in Stand Alone configuration · 1.8 kg (±5%) \/ 18 mm in ICW.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwimmer Cut weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.9 kg (±5%) \/ 21 mm in Stand Alone · 1.6 kg (±5%) \/ 18 mm in ICW.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide plates (pair):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 kg (±5%).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e private security, support units, moderate-risk operations, and civilian users who prioritize mobility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBallistic tests (NIJ laboratory)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5,56×45 SS109 – 955 m\/s – 6 shots – NIJ 0101.06 (specific) – backface deformation: 12 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7,62×51 NATO M80 – 847 m\/s – 6 shots – NIJ 0101.06 – backface deformation: 37 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0111\/1139\/files\/test-report-nij-3_-pangolin.pdf?v=1787076456\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView the tests here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel 2 · NIJ III++ API BZ \/ VPAM 8 (FI\/RA)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigher level, designed to stop \u003cstrong\u003eAK-type armor-piercing ammunition\u003c\/strong\u003e (7.62×39 API BZ), which is widely used and especially demanding for armor. It is the choice when classic NIJ III is no longer sufficient, while maintaining better weight and maneuverability than an NIJ IV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.62×51 NATO M80 · 7.62×39 API BZ (armor-piercing) · 7.62×54R LPS · 5.56×45 M193 and M855 \/ SS109.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFI\/RA FLEX weight (SAPI):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.3 kg (±5%) in Stand Alone · 2.0 kg (±5%) in ICW.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 mm in Stand Alone · 21 mm in ICW.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide plates (pair):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 kg (PRO) \/ 1.6 kg (FLEX).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e intervention units, special groups, and high-risk missions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBallistic tests (NIJ laboratory)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7,62×51 NATO M80 – 847 m\/s – 6 shots – NIJ 0101.06 – backface deformation: 33 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7,62×39 API BZ – 740 m\/s – 2 shots – NIJ 0101.06 (specific) – backface deformation: 24,5 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7,62×54R LPS – 870 m\/s – 2 shots – NIJ 0101.06 (specific) – backface deformation: 41 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst 7.62×39 API BZ armor-piercing ammunition, backface deformation is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e50% below the limit allowed by the NIJ standard\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing this plate among the best on the market for trauma reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0111\/1139\/files\/vpam-8-test.pdf?v=1787076457\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView the test report here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich model should you choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSS109 \/ VPAM 7:\u003c\/strong\u003e lighter and thinner. Ideal if the main threat is assault rifles with conventional ammunition (5.56 M855, 7.62×51 M80, 7.62×39 MSC) and mobility and extended wear are the priority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAPI BZ \/ VPAM 8:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 300 g and 3 mm more, in exchange for \u003cstrong\u003eprotection against AK armor-piercing ammunition\u003c\/strong\u003e and against 7.62×54R LPS. It is the right choice if there is a real risk of armor-piercing rounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable configurations and formats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStand Alone (SA):\u003c\/strong\u003e the plate protects on its own, with no additional panel required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eICW (In Conjunction With):\u003c\/strong\u003e the plate is used together with a NIJ IIIA soft panel, reducing the weight and thickness of the setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAPI cut M:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25×30 cm (the most common for plate carriers).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eL SAPI cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26×33 cm (available in the API BZ \/ VPAM 8 model).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwimmer Cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25×30 cm, greater freedom of movement in the shoulders and arms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide plates (pair):\u003c\/strong\u003e 15×10 cm, 15×15 cm and 15×20 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt is essential to select the level, configuration (SA or ICW), and format before adding the product to the cart.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComposition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFibers:\u003c\/strong\u003e UHMWPE (Dyneema®) and para-aramid (DuPont®).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic:\u003c\/strong\u003e alumina (CoorsTek®).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOuter cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e polyamide with PU coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck format compatibility with your Plate carrier (SAPI 25×30 cm is the standard).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor intensive operational use, the combination of \u003cstrong\u003eplate + trauma pad\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended: it significantly reduces backface deformation and blunt impact injuries, improving comfort during extended wear and in multiple-impact scenarios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn ICW configuration, remember to add a NIJ IIIA soft panel to achieve full protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the cover with a damp cloth or sponge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use detergents or chemical products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir dry only, with no heat sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore flat, avoiding permanent bends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose Pangolin flexible plates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003eDesigned and manufactured in France by Pangolin Défense®, these plates have been combat-validated in Ukraine and adopted by forces in Denmark, Sweden, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, and the Middle East. 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