OVERVIEW
MANUFACTURERNorinco / PLA Arsenal
YEAR INTRODUCED2017
UNITS IN SERVICEβ
UNITS PRODUCEDβ
UNIT COST$3K
DESCRIPTION
Current PLA standard-issue body armor system replacing older Type 15 series with improved protection and modularity.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight
8 kg (estimated, with plates)
Protection
NIJ Level IV equivalent (estimated)
Coverage
Torso, shoulders, groin
Features
MOLLE system, quick-release
Plates
Silicon carbide ceramic composite
GLOBAL DEPLOYMENT
