HESCO L211 Special Threat Plate Set

Overview The L211 is HESCO’s newest special threat plate. It shares many similarities to the venerable L210, like the 10×12 size, shooter cut profile, and single curve geometry. Where the L211 differs is in weight and protection. The L211 drops half a pound off each plate compared to the L210s, all while picking up more protection from enhanced performance rounds like the M855A1 and armor-piercing rounds like 7.62×39 API. The L211 is also slightly thicker than the L210, coming in at 0.69″, which is 0.09″ thicker than the L210. The old HESCO L210 fits the Medium AC1 well, but the new L211 plate is slightly thicker thus, the fit is very tight. However, we still recommend the medium AC1 for the L211s, even with plate backers. If you have any problems, please email us at , and we’ll get you taken care of. What’s Included 2x HESCO L211 Special Threat Plates(i.e. sold as a set—one for the front and one for the back) Plate Carrier NOT included. If you’re looking for a carrier, check out our T.REX plate carriers HERE. WHAT’S A SPECIAL THREAT PLATE? The L211 is neither a Level 3 or Level 4 plate. It’s what’s called a Special Threat Plate . The National Institute of Justice, which rates armor plates, defines a Level 3 plate as one that will stop 7.62×51 M80 ball and a Level 4 plate as one that will stop 30-06 M2 AP (NIJ 0101.06). But what if you aren’t really concerned about full-powered rifle threats like M80 ball? Most militaries have been moving to intermediate cartridges over the last few decades, as have most civilian shooters and law enforcement agencies. And this is reflected in crime; most criminals and active shooters in recent history have used either handguns or intermediate rifle calibers. Also, some Level 3 plates are not able to stop M855 ball due to its mild-steel armor-penetrating core. They weren’t designed with this threat in mind. Therefore, some companies sell “Special Threat” plates—plates designed around a special threat not covered by the NIJ standards. The L210 and L211 are examples of this; they drop M80 ball protection but stop several AR-15 and AKM light armor-penetrating rounds. Specs Warranty: Covered by HESCO’s manufacturer warranty. Warranty service is provided by HESCO. What hits can this plate take from different rounds? The L211 protects against the following: Lead Core 5.56x45mm – M193 – Max Velocity; 3280 ft/s 6 Shots 7.62x39mm – M67 – Max Velocity; 2410 ft/s – 6 Shots Mild Steel Core 5.56x45mm – M855/SS109 – Max Velocity; 3150 ft/s 6 Shots 7.62x39mm – M43 – Max Velocity; 2410 ft/s 6 Shots 7.62x54R – LPS – Max Velocity; 2832 ft/s 3 Shots Enhanced Performance 5.56x45mm – M855A1 – Max Velocity; 3180 ft/s 3 Shots Armor Piercing Core 7.62x39mm – API – Max Velocity; 2410 ft/s 3 Shots Consult the Threat Matrix on the Technical Specifications sheet (pictured) for specifics. Technical Specifications Size 10″ x 12″ Weight 4.9 lb (Per Plate) Thickness 0.69″